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Following the death of a street hawker who was knocked down by a truck while fleeing arrest from KAI officials on June 29, the Lagos state government placed a ban on street hawking starting from July 1. Being really vocal on social media, Nigerians on Twitter shared their thoughts on this development.

Some Nigerians feel this ban will have a negative impact on the economy.

I don't understand Ambode banning hawkers. This is killing a fly with a hammer. And there will be ripple effects in economy & security.
— Ifreke Inyang (@Ifreke) July 2, 2016

Some think Lagos state government should’ve done something about the agberos who are a bigger menace.

Agberos & Area Boys are a bigger threat to human lives compared to Street Hawkers but somehow LASG doesn't think so!
— Demola Of Lagos 𓃵 (@OmoGbajaBiamila) July 2, 2016

The hawkers on the streets aren’t hawking because they have better options.

https://twitter.com/officialdaddymo/status/749191896870842368

How else are these hawkers supposed to survive?

https://twitter.com/ijeomaumebinyuo/status/749217860422144000

Some are of the opinion that banning hawkers will not ultimately turn Lagos into a megacity.

https://twitter.com/Seyi__/status/749244326753013760

These hawkers should be provided with employment alternatives.

https://twitter.com/ebuka_akara/status/749266508208017408

Because without a means to survive, many people will resort to crime.

https://twitter.com/Kingwole/status/749443015765331968

Hawkers do what they do because they have no other choice.

I stand wt d hawkers in Lagos & elsewhere, I was one, selling second hand clothes (gonjo) in #Maiduguri, aftr losing a job, to kip my fmly.
— Ahmad Salkida (@A_Salkida) July 3, 2016

Because these traders played a big part during the election season.

Save our hawkers, give Dem training, send dem to school, give Dem jobs etc, stop d arrest and harassment: pic.twitter.com/tuNxAYEcpW
— Seun Anikulapo Kuti (@RealSeunKuti) July 3, 2016

How will Lagosians get through the ridiculous traffic?

https://twitter.com/QueenCleo_92/status/749222299769929728

Some people even made ridiculous suggestions.

If you're ever feeling stupid, remember someone suggested street hawkers open Facebook groups to sell their fish and gala. Good morning.
— Big Daddy Gersh (@__gershom) July 3, 2016

Eyah! Gala manufacturers won’t like this development.

https://twitter.com/femifactor/status/749169645274406913

Somebody can’t even buy Ewa Agoyin again.

So people could go to prison for buying ordinary handkerchief.

https://twitter.com/Oriadday/status/749140304897409024

We hope the Lagos state government takes into consideration the negative impact this ban will have on hawkers if another option for education or employment is not provided.

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10. Children toys

Lagos State Has Placed A Ban On Street Hawking And Nigerians Couldn’t Be More Outraged