Panic gripped the busy Shoe Materials Market in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Monday following a bomb explosion suspected to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
The sudden blast shattered the day’s routine of the bustling commercial hub, sending traders and shoppers scrambling for safety as smoke filled the air.
According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred right around a parked vehicle within the market’s periphery.
While the structural damage to nearby stalls was relatively contained, the force of the detonation left one person injured.
The victim was quickly attended to by first responders, but the incident has left an underlying sense of fear and vulnerability among local residents and business owners.
Security agencies, including the anti-bomb squad of the Nigeria Police Force and emergency management officials, arrived swiftly at the scene.
Authorities immediately cordoned off the entire area, restricting public access to prevent further casualties and to preserve vital evidence from the blast site.
An active investigation has been launched to determine the precise nature of the device, its origin, and the motives behind the attack.
Security officials have urged the public to remain calm but vigilant, requesting that anyone with relevant information or suspicious sightings prior to the blast come forward to assist investigators.
