Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Animashaun Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has recounted the frightening moment he discovered he had been shot while returning from a filming location, revealing details of the incident that kept him away from the public eye for several months.
The skit maker shared his experience in a video released on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, describing how a seemingly ordinary journey turned into a life-threatening ordeal after his team became trapped in traffic.
According to Shaggi, he and his crew had finished filming a comedy skit and were on their way when they encountered a traffic jam. While they were stuck, he suddenly heard a loud bang, followed by an unsettling silence.
“We were done shooting and were on our way when we got stuck in a holdup. Suddenly, I heard a loud bang and everywhere went silent. I could see people talking, but I couldn’t hear anything. Then I touched my hip and saw blood. That was when it dawned on me that I had been hit by a stray bullet,” he recounted.
The comedian’s account offers further insight into the reported shooting incident of March 9, 2026, which raised concerns among fans and colleagues after news of his injury emerged several days later.
Reports at the time linked the incident to the Sango-Ota Bridge area of Ogun State, where Shaggi was reportedly filming with members of his production crew. He was said to have received initial treatment at a private hospital in Alakuko, Lagos, before being transferred to another medical facility in Ikeja.
His prolonged absence from social media and content creation prompted questions from fans about his whereabouts and wellbeing. In August, he briefly addressed his supporters through his WhatsApp channel, thanking them for their patience but indicating that he was not yet ready to disclose everything he had experienced.
“I wish I could tell y’all everything right now, but I can’t. Not yet,” he said at the time.
Shaggi returned to social media earlier this week with an emotional video showing him being taken into a medical facility on a stretcher. He described the incident as a day he wished had never happened and announced plans to share his story with the public.
The revelation has renewed attention on the circumstances surrounding the shooting. In March, the Lagos State Police Command confirmed that a private hospital in Alakuko had reported treating a gunshot victim identified as the comedian. The Ogun State Police Command, however, said it could not immediately confirm that the incident occurred within its jurisdiction and indicated that the matter was being looked into.
Although Shaggi has now described what he experienced when he realised he had been shot, the precise circumstances surrounding the discharge of the firearm and the identity of whoever fired the shot have not been established in the available reports.
Known for his energetic performances, distinctive comic character and popular online skits, Shaggi has built a successful career in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, including appearances in Nollywood productions. His extended absence had left many followers concerned, making his return and account of the incident particularly significant to his supporters.
His latest revelation also offers a glimpse into the personal challenges that can remain hidden behind the humour audiences see on screen. For a comedian whose work is associated with making people laugh, the experience was a sobering reminder of how quickly an ordinary day can change.
As fans continue to express relief over his survival, attention remains on his recovery and any further details he may share about the incident.
