Chaos erupted in the Mandilas area of Lagos Island as traders and area boys engaged in a fierce fight that left one person dead and several others injured.
The clash, which broke out suddenly, forced many residents and passersby to flee for safety as the battle turned violent.
Eyewitnesses reported that shops were hurriedly shut while the streets descended into panic.
Though the exact cause of the fight remains unclear, the violence has heightened tension in the busy commercial hub. Security operatives are yet to release an official statement on the incident.