Anxiety heightened over the weekend over the whereabouts and condition of popular Nigerian skit-maker Broda Shaggi following reports that he was allegedly shot in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

News of the alleged incident filtered into town late Thursday, with claims circulating on social media that the entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Perry, sustained a gunshot wound while filming a comedy skit.

The report quickly spread across online platforms, triggering panic among fans and members of the entertainment community.

However, the Ogun State Police Command has firmly denied knowledge of such an incident within its jurisdiction, saying no official report of a shooting involving the entertainer had been received by any police formation in the state.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babasiyi, the command said it could not confirm that the alleged shooting occurred anywhere in Ogun State, adding that no such case had been reported to the police.

“The Ogun State Police Command wishes to address reports alleging that the entertainer Broda Shaggi was shot within Ogun State. For clarity, the Command cannot confirm that such an incident occurred anywhere within its jurisdiction. Additionally, no such incident has been reported at any Police formation across the state,” the statement said.

Despite the police denial, tension has continued to mount as attempts to reach the comedian have so far proved unsuccessful.

Calls placed to his mobile numbers as of Saturday reportedly failed to connect, while his management team also did not respond to repeated calls seeking clarification.

The silence has further fuelled speculation, with some of his close friends and colleagues saying they were unaware of his exact whereabouts and were not in a position to comment publicly on the situation.

Meanwhile, the police said investigations had been launched to verify the circulating claims and determine the true circumstances surrounding the report, urging members of the public to rely only on official communication while the probe continues. (Sunday Tribune)

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