There is tension in the Alaba area of Lagos State as two groups clashed in the early hours of Wednesday.
One person has been confirmed dead in the deadly clash between traders at Alaba Market and street urchins, popularly called “Area Boys” in the local parlance.
The market has been shut down due to the confrontation after traders refused to open their shops.
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The clash reportedly followed the move by the Lagos State Government to clear the roads around the market of illegal loading by commercial buses and traders displaying their wares illegally.
It was said that this made the area boys decide to fight back.
This took place on Tuesday when a task force cleared the area.
However, according to available information, the Area Boys decided to fight back in the early hours of Wednesday in order to restore their livelihood, which they earned from collecting money from the commercial bus drivers.
The confrontation was on as at press time.