The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Oshodi Resettlement Market following an attack on sanitation officers. The closure stems from an incident where traders physically assaulted officials enforcing sanitation regulations. Details surrounding the initial trigger for the assault remain unclear, but the government deemed the market’s shutdown necessary. Authorities have not specified a timeframe for reopening, pending further investigation and assurances of future cooperation. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between market vendors and government efforts to maintain public health standards. Further information, including video footage of the event, is available via Punch Newspapers. The closure impacts numerous traders and shoppers who rely on the market for commerce.