Mar 14 • 00:00 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

Confusion trails alleged shooting of Broda Shaggi as police starts probe

The Ogun State Police are investigating the reported shooting of social media influencer Broda Shaggi in Sango-Ota while filming a comedy skit.

The Ogun State Police Command has started an investigation into the alleged shooting of Samuel Perry, known as Broda Shaggi, who is a popular skit maker and social media influencer. The alleged shooting reportedly occurred on Sunday afternoon while he was filming under the Sango-Ota bridge. Details surrounding the incident are still unclear, particularly concerning the exact nature of the shooting and the circumstances leading up to it.

Police sources indicate that Broda Shaggi sustained a gunshot injury, but they are not confirming whether the event took place within Ogun State itself. The police have urged restraint from the public regarding the dissemination of unverified information while the investigation is ongoing. A spokesperson for the police highlighted the need for clarity and confirmed that investigations are underway to ascertain what actually transpired.

This situation raises questions about the safety of content creators and the circumstances that led to such an alarming incident occurring in a public space. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to determine the motives behind the incident and whether it points to broader issues of safety and security for public figures in Nigeria, especially those in the entertainment industry.

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