Shock as Popular Comedian Broda Shaggi Hospitalized Following Alleged Gunshot Injury During Skit Filming

Broda Shaggi 

​Shock and concern are spreading across social media after popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, was rushed to the hospital following a gunshot injury. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday afternoon while the content creator was filming a comedy skit under the bridge in Sango-Ota, Ogun State. According to a police source who spoke on condition of anonymity, Broda Shaggi sustained the wound during the production of the video, leading his crew members to immediately rush him to Blooming Care Hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos for emergency treatment.

​Following the initial emergency care, he was later referred to Duchess Hospital in Ikeja, where he is currently recuperating from the trauma. The Lagos State Police Command has officially confirmed the case, with spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi stating that the hospital informed the police after a gunshot victim was brought to their facility. Detectives and a patrol team were immediately deployed to the scene, where it was discovered that the victim was indeed the social media influencer popularly known as Broda Shaggi.

​Further details from the police command revealed that the comedian was found on a stretcher with a visible gunshot injury to his thigh. However, because the shooting took place in Sango-Ota, which falls under the Ogun State jurisdiction, investigations are still ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the discharge. Interestingly, the Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, noted that the incident had not yet been officially reported to their division at the time of the initial inquiry.

​As of the time of this report, attempts to reach Broda Shaggi’s manager, Olufemi Oguntamu, have been unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered, and the involved hospitals have yet to release a formal medical bulletin. Nevertheless, the news has triggered an massive outpouring of prayers and well-wishes from fans and fellow creators across Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok. Many are demanding a swift police investigation to provide clarity on how a routine comedy shoot ended in such a near-fatal tragedy under the Sango-Ota bridge.

​This unfortunate incident once again highlights the growing risks content creators face in Nigeria, especially when filming in public spaces. Broda Shaggi, known for his high-energy "Oya Hit Me" skits and massive online following, has built a career bringing laughter to millions, and Nigerians are now collectively hoping for his speedy recovery. We are continuing to monitor this developing story for updates from the police, Broda Shaggi’s team, or the medical facilities regarding his condition or any potential arrests related to the shooting.