A man identified as Sikiru Alaran, a vulcaniser, was killed and over 10 others injured on Monday at the Isale Eko area of Lagos State after suspected thugs of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress clashed.
Alaran was working in his workshop at about 8pm when he was attacked and stabbed in the neck.
An eyewitness said the thugs, numbering over 20, stormed the market, wrecking havoc, then later made a beeline for Alaran’s shop where he was killed.
Over 10 others were injured.
The cause of the conflict is still unknown.
A trader in market said: “We are tired of this crisis.
“Each time the hoodlums fight, it always affects our businesses in the market.
“These boys always converge at Pelewura Market, close to where the vulcanizer guy was killed.
“When we walk on the road at night, we are not safe.
“They rob people of their phones and snatch bags.”