Residents and traders were thrown into panic on Saturday after a fire outbreak engulfed a market in the Yaba area of Lagos.
The incident reportedly started in the early hours of the day, with eyewitnesses saying flames spread quickly across parts of the market, destroying shops and goods.
Firefighters were seen at the scene battling the blaze as efforts were made to contain the damage and prevent it from spreading further.
Several social media users also raised alarm during the incident, describing the situation as severe, with some noting that the fire had been burning since the night.
Traders and shop owners expressed fears over heavy losses, with reports suggesting that goods worth millions may have been destroyed in the inferno.
As of the time of reporting, the exact cause of the fire had not been confirmed, while emergency responders continued efforts to fully bring the situation under control.