Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker Broda Shaggi has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit in Ogun State.
According to multiple reports, the incident occurred on Thursday during a skit production around the Sango-Ota area. The entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Animashaun Perry, was said to have been hit by a gunshot in the thigh during the filming process.
Members of his production team reportedly rushed him to a nearby medical facility for immediate treatment after the incident. He was initially taken to a hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos, where medical personnel attended to him before he was referred to another facility for further care.
Authorities were alerted after the hospital reported that a gunshot victim had been brought in for treatment. Officials who responded to the report confirmed that the comedian was receiving medical attention when they arrived.
Early reports suggest the shooting occurred while the crew was filming a skit under a bridge in the Sango-Ota axis of Ogun State, though the exact circumstances that led to the discharge of the firearm remain unclear.
Because the incident reportedly happened in Ogun State, investigations are expected to involve the appropriate security authorities in that jurisdiction.
As of the time of reporting, no official statement has been released by the comedian’s management team regarding his condition. However, sources indicate that he is currently receiving treatment and is recovering.
Broda Shaggi rose to fame through his viral comedy skits on social media and has since become one of Nigeria’s most recognised digital entertainers. He has also built a successful career in film and television, earning several industry accolades including awards at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
More details about the incident are expected as authorities continue their investigation and the comedian’s team provides updates on his health.
