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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Commercial activities at Agbalata International Market, Badagry, were halted on Thursday as Lagos State began burial rites for the late Akran, Aholu Menu-Toyi I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The traditional ruler died on Jan. 12, prompting a state-backed programme to honour his life and traditional authority in Badagry community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Lagos government had earlier announced a 10-day burial programme for the late ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, disclosed this during a media briefing in Badagry on April 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Salu-Hundeyin, who chairs the Central Planning Committee, said the ceremonies would run from April 23 to May 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She said, \u201cThe Lagos State Government, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is committed to honouring the Akran befittingly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n A town crier had on Wednesday toured markets and quarters, announcing the start of rites and ordering the temporary closure of Agbalata Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-7532470883667401&output=html&h=360&num_ads=1&adk=799761350&adf=297226417&w=360&lmt=1776955830&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=4770774342&ad_type=text_image&format=360×360&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2026%2F04%2Fbadagry-market-shuts-as-akran-burial-rites-begin-in-lagos%2F&fwr=1&pra=3&rh=217&rw=260&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&sfro=1&asro=0&aiapmid=0.0001&aiactd=0&aicctd=0&ailctd=0&aimartd=4&aieuf=1&aicrs=1&fa=27&uach=WyJBbmRyb2lkIiwiMTYuMC4wIiwiIiwiMjQwOUJSTjJDQSIsIjE0Ni4wLjc2ODAuMTc3IixudWxsLDEsbnVsbCwiIixbWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjE0Ni4wLjc2ODAuMTc3Il0sWyJOb3QtQS5CcmFuZCIsIjI0LjAuMC4wIl0sWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTQ2LjAuNzY4MC4xNzciXV0sMF0.&abgtt=6&dt=1776957520721&bpp=17&bdt=4302&idt=-M&shv=r20260422&mjsv=m202604200101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D5d33f32152e70532%3AT%3D1775733979%3ART%3D1776346939%3AS%3DALNI_MZtzKJmr6xjfLvLBZcXk0VxS8lrFQ&eo_id_str=ID%3D73fe02f77a78f0f9%3AT%3D1775733979%3ART%3D1776346939%3AS%3DAA-AfjYMBIjepMmVMXtZoMr3H4Kb&prev_fmts=0x0&nras=2&correlator=4737017443573&frm=20&pv=1&u_tz=60&u_his=2&u_h=820&u_w=360&u_ah=739&u_aw=360&u_cd=24&u_sd=2&dmc=4&adx=0&ady=2307&biw=360&bih=683&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=95366178%2C95382262%2C95386813%2C31098019%2C95387625%2C95386955&oid=2&pvsid=1703137109712448&tmod=1127976665&uas=0&nvt=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fc.newsnow.com%2F&fc=1408&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C360%2C34%2C360%2C820%2C360%2C683&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=128&bc=31&bz=1&pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4x&bisch=0&blev=0.66&ifi=2&uci=a!2&btvi=1&fsb=1&dtd=55<\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n NAN correspondent observed that stalls and shops remained shut, leaving the usually bustling market deserted throughout Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chief Tunde Giro, the \u2018Depegan\u2019 of Badagry, said the market would reopen on Friday after initial rites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said, \u201cThe market will only close during special rites, considering its importance to Badagry, Lagos and other parts of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some traders expressed frustration after arriving unaware of the closure, finding locked stalls and no trading activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr Joseph Edwin, a fish trader from Mile 12, said he had no prior notice before travelling to Badagry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edwin said, \u201cAuthorities should also announce on radio and television so more people are informed, not just traders within the market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, burial rites have begun at the palace, with \u2018Ajogan\u2019 dance parades across Badagry\u2019s eight quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Christian, Muslim and traditional worshippers are also offering prayers for the late traditional ruler as ceremonies continue. 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