A Nigerian lady has shared her experience visiting Mile 12 market in Lagos at 3:30 am, revealing that goods are significantly cheaper at that hour. In a TikTok video posted by @thechopsstation, she documented the items already on display by sellers and explained how she managed to arrive early.
Early Morning Market Visit
The lady, who previously explained why she chose to go to the market at such an early time, noted that she used a private car instead of public transport. She recalled: 'I remember when I used to go there via public transport. I used to get to the market like 4:30 am or 5 am. So this is for those of you that said there’s no bus. There is bus 24 hours in Lagos. Now I go via private car and it used to take us about 29 to 33 minutes to get to Mile 12 from the Island.'
She added: 'I must not forget to mention that things are very cheap at this time of the day. I’ll try to make a proper Mile 12 market vlog one day.' Her video was captioned: 'Mile 12 market operates 24 hours.'
Reactions from Viewers
The video triggered numerous reactions from viewers who shared their own experiences. Chef_Mercy.AMy commented: 'My late mom enjoys going by 12-3am because things are very affordable and easier but I’m always scared for her.' Chefest said: 'That 3am is when you get the best price cos their head is calm by that time. From 8am their head dey spark.'
Ajoke?❤️ wrote: 'You’re not even lying, my grandma sold pepper for years in bariga and she goes to mile 12 twice daily… very early in the morning around 3am to buy fresh pepper for people that needs it very in the morning, after that has finished she would go back again by 6 in the morning.' MarketRuns ?✨ added: 'You’re right, Mile 12 market runs 24hrs. Traders are either selling or receiving fresh goods from the North. Less crowds, better prices, and best picks.'
Tandi shared: 'I do this oh, no pushing, no crowd, I did it when I was even pregnant. I usually go around 10-11pm.' Cake/Parfait Lagos Ago palace noted: 'No lies a knew someone who used to visit there to buy and resell as early as 2am, 3am.'
Similar Experiences
In a related story, Legit.ng previously reported that a food vendor mistakenly entered a market around 2am, thinking it was 5am. She shared her frightening experience on social media, showing the market's state at that odd hour. The vendor admitted she got very scared upon realizing her mistake.
