Tragedy struck at the popular Iga Kosoko Market in Lagos after a trader, Mrs. Shadiat Nurudeen, reportedly died days after being assaulted by a fellow trader.
According to eyewitnesses, the market was shut on September 12, 2025, following the death of a colleague. While traders were packing up their goods, Mrs. Nurudeen, who sold Kampala fabrics at Sunrise Plaza, was arranging her stock when a shop counter belonging to a neighboring store suddenly fell.
The owner of the shop, identified as Mr. Abayomi, was alerted by his staff. Mistakenly believing that Mrs. Nurudeen had caused the damage, he allegedly stormed into her shop and punched her in the nose. The impact left her with a deep cut and heavy bleeding.
She was rushed to three different hospitals before receiving treatment and stitches for her injury. Her employer later advised her to take two weeks off work to recuperate.
Upon resuming, Mrs. Nurudeen reportedly began to experience weakness and confusion. On October 16, she slipped into a coma and was taken to several hospitals before being admitted to Awesome Hospital in Surulere. Due to financial constraints, her family later transferred her to Gbagada General Hospital, where she sadly passed away on October 21, 2025.
The case was immediately reported to the police when the fight broke out. It was later referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, where officers were informed of Mrs. Nurudeen’s death.
From information gathered, the suspect, Mr. Abayomi, has since absconded, and police have declared him wanted.
The incident has left traders and residents of the area in shock, with many demanding justice for the late Mrs. Shadiat Nurudeen.
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