Police on Thursday fired teargas at Tejuosho market in Yaba, Lagos, as traders staged a protest over prolonged power outages crippling their businesses.
Chaos erupted as officers mobilized to the complex, with eyewitnesses reporting crowds scampering for safety amid teargas canisters.
A police officer was seen firing live bullets while protesters hurled objects in resistance, heightening tensions at the busy shopping hub.
Traders accused market management of extortion, alleging they were forced to pay monthly service charges and electricity bills despite the blackout’s impact on livelihoods.
