Popular Nigerian comedian and skit creator Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggy, has reportedly been hospitalized after sustaining a gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon beneath the Sango-Ota bridge while the comedian was working with members of his production team on a new skit. Details surrounding how the shooting happened remain unclear, but sources said the entertainer was injured during the filming process.
A police source disclosed that the comedian was quickly rushed for medical attention after the incident. He was first taken to Blooming Care Hospital where he received initial treatment before being transferred to Duchess Hospital for further care.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed that the hospital alerted authorities after a patient with a gunshot wound was admitted. Responding officers reportedly arrived at the facility and found the comedian on a stretcher with an injury to his thigh.
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Police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi explained that the incident took place in Sango-Ota, which falls under the jurisdiction of Ogun State, not Lagos. Despite this, officers in Lagos began preliminary inquiries after receiving the hospital report.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command has indicated that the incident had not yet been formally reported to the command at the time of filing this report, though authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooting.
Broda Shaggy is one of Nigeria’s most recognised digital comedians, known for his viral skits and social media content that have attracted millions of followers across platforms. News of his hospitalisation has sparked concern among fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, many of whom are awaiting further updates on his condition.
Authorities are expected to release more details as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
