- Broda Shaggi was shot in the thigh while filming a skit under Sango-Ota bridge.
- His crew members quickly rushed him to Blooming Care Hospital in Alakuko for first aid.
- He was later transferred to Duchess Hospital in Ikeja where he is now recuperating.
- Lagos police are investigating but Ogun police say the incident was never reported to them.
Popular Nigerian comedian Samuel Perry, known as Broda Shaggi, is currently recovering in the hospital after sustaining a gunshot injury. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon under the Sango Ota bridge in Ogun State during a skit filming session. His crew members immediately rushed him to receive urgent medical care.
The shocking news has sent ripples through the Nigerian entertainment industry, prompting an official police investigation. While the Lagos State Police Command was alerted by the hospital treating him, the Ogun State Command reports that the incident was never formally reported to them.
What Happened to Broda Shaggi During Skit Filming
According to police sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, Broda Shaggi was shooting a comedy skit with his crew. They were in the middle of production when the unfortunate incident happened, leaving him with a wound to his thigh.
The exact sequence of events remains unclear as authorities work to gather facts. It is still unknown whether the shot was fired accidentally by a crew member or if it came from an external source.
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Broda Shaggi Shot Under Sango Ota Bridge in Ogun State
The location of the shooting was a popular filming spot under the Sango Ota bridge. He and his team had chosen this public space to create new content for his millions of social media followers.
Witnesses from the crew acted fast after their colleague went down. They wasted no time in getting him out of the area and rushing him to a medical facility for immediate treatment.
Broda Shaggi Rushed to Hospital for Gunshot Injury
He was first taken to Blooming Care Hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos State. Medical personnel at this facility administered essential first aid to stabilize him upon arrival.
He was later transferred to Duchess Hospital in the Government Reserved Area of Ikeja. He is currently recuperating at this facility, receiving further medical attention for his injury.
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Latest Update on Broda Shaggi Health and Police Investigation
Lagos State Police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi confirmed that the hospital alerted them about the gunshot victim. Officers found him on a stretcher with a thigh injury and have since launched an investigation.
His manager, Olufemi Oguntamu, also known as Penzaar, has yet to respond to calls for comment. The Ogun State Police Command noted the incident allegedly happened in their state, but it was never reported to them.
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Last Updated on March 13, 2026 by 247 News Around The World
