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In Lagos, anything is possible — especially when it comes to market scams. One minute you’re pricing a “UK-used iPhone 13,” the next, you’re unboxing blended fufu in a nylon bag.

Here are 7 infamous Lagos markets where scam stories are part of the daily soundtrack. If you’re not streetwise, you might just learn the hard way. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

🖥️ 1. Computer Village (Ikeja)

The king of gadget scams in Nigeria.

You’ll find legit deals here — but also professional scammers who package soap, sand, and sachet water inside iPhone boxes.

Most common trick: “Let me go and bring charger from the back.” Next thing, you’re standing alone with empty carton.

Survival Tip: Don’t follow anyone to a corner store. Only buy from verified shops.

📺 2. Alaba International Market (Ojo)

This is Nigeria’s electronics jungle.

From fake generators to TVs that only work when it rains, Alaba is a scammer’s playground. There are also “Apple shops” selling you a power bank labeled as iPhone.

Hot scam: They give you demo phone, repackage something else, and seal it in front of you — like magic.

🚘 3. Ladipo Market (Mushin)

Famous for car parts — and for turning iPhones into steering wheels (okay, almost).

A guy once bought an “Android head unit” and got a carton filled with foam and biscuit wrappers.

Warning: If you don’t speak “Auto Pidgin,” stay away from solo buying here.

👗 4. Balogun Market (Lagos Island)

They sell clothes, shoes… and confidence scams.

Some stalls will say: “Madam, it’s inside the warehouse.” Then escort you 5 blocks away to swap your phone for garri or plantain peels.

Street move: Don’t allow anyone to drag you far. Your “warehouse iPhone” might be soaking in pepper water.

🧥 5. Tejuosho Market (Yaba)

Fresh and funky — but deceptive in disguise.

Tejuosho is a mix of boutiques and hustle stalls. Scammers here are sharp, and the “let me show you one clean UK-used iPhone” line has robbed many.

Some walk away with a weighty box that’s full of old chargers and bread slices.

👚 6. Aswani Market (Oshodi Axis)

Aswani is for thrift shopping — but some traders have diversified into premium trickery.

Their motto is “Omo Na UK Original,” but you’re buying a mirror glued inside a phone casing.

Special notice: If the seller starts sweating after collecting your cash, run.

🍲 7. Mile 12 Market

You came for tomatoes, and somehow found a “tech guy” selling iPhones. 🚩🚩🚩

That’s how the story begins.

People have bought power banks, flash drives, and even phones here — only to get home and find blended fufu, broken tiles, or cold akamu inside.

Red Flag Move: If your “tech plug” is surrounded by onions and pepper, it’s not technology. It’s witchcraft.
🧠 Final Advice:

In Lagos, if the deal sounds too good to be true — it is. Stick to:

Verified stores

Tested-before-you-pay policy

And most importantly: Don’t rush tech purchases near pepper sellers

Your dream iPhone shouldn’t turn to abula soup at home.

yarimo:
Majority of the sellers are developers who came to Lagos state in night buses Lagos state government should make sure all night buses coming to Lagos state are completely empty. E get why

alphonsoolajide:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/07/11/7-lagos-markets-where-you-can-buy-an-iphone-and-go-home-with-fufu/

yarimo:
Majority of the sellers are developers who came to Lagos state in night buses Lagos state government should make sure all night buses coming to Lagos state are completely empty. E get why

illicit:
Computer village....

Character full that place abeg

I bought blackberry bold when I climb okada, I say make I on am

E no on, I open the case na one big rusty iron and actual fufu that I saw inside...

Emmacolinho:
You're always spilling gibberish bro you need to visit the hospital asap