Wednesday 31 October 2012

Features: Roadside Markets Mushroom in Lagos

Roadside Markets Mushroom in Lagos

 
It was all bustle and hustle recently at the roadside market along Apapa-Oshodi expressway at Cele. With conductors shouting themselves hoarse looking for passengers and traders advertising their wares to all and sundry, a clear picture of commotion was emerging. Suddenly! Everybody took to their heels, sellers left their wares, passengers ran helter skelter for their dear lives and conductors scampered to safety. Shortly before the ensuing melee, gunshots from robbers had broken the flow of motion and hell was let loose as everyone ran for cover.