Comedian Broda Shaggi hospitalised after alleged shooting in Ogun

Popular Nigerian comedian and social media influencer, Broda Shaggi, has been hospitalised after he was allegedly shot while filming a comedy skit in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State.

The entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Perry, reportedly sustained a gunshot injury on Sunday afternoon while recording content under the Sango-Ota bridge.

Sources said the incident occurred during a skit recording session with members of his production crew.

A police source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment on the matter, said the comedian was immediately rushed to hospital after the incident.

“He was shooting a skit under the Sango-Ota bridge when he sustained a gunshot injury. We don’t have details on how it happened yet, but his crew members who were present quickly rushed him to the hospital,” the source said.

The source added that the injured entertainer was initially taken to Blooming Care Hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos State, where medical personnel administered first aid.

Further findings revealed that he was later referred to Duchess Hospital in the Government Residential Area of Ikeja, where he is currently recuperating.

The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed in a telephone conversation that the incident had not been formally reported to the command.

“The incident was alleged to have occurred in Ogun State, but it was not reported,” he said.

The development has sparked concern among fans and followers of the comedian as authorities continue efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooting.