- Safiu Kehinde
The Ogun State Police Command has reacted to the shooting incident involving Nigerian skit maker, Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi.
NPO Reported that Broda Shaggi was hospitalised after being allegedly shot in the thigh while producing a skit under the Sango-Ota bridge on Sunday.
Reports have it that a police source disclosed that the skit maker was immediately rushed by his crew members to the Blooming Care Hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos State, where he received initial treatment.
He was however referred to Duchess Hospital in the Government Residential Area, Ikeja, where he is currently recuperating.
Reacting in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Ogun Police Command held that it could not confirm the incident as no formal report was made to any police formation across the state.
The command however disclosed that investigation has commenced over the incident.
It urged members of the public to rely solely on official police communication while the investigation runs its course to determine the true circumstances of the report.
The statement read; “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.
“In line with the Command’s commitment to professionalism and transparency, investigations have been initiated to ascertain the facts and verify the claim.
“The Command is actively carrying out necessary investigations to determine the true circumstances of the report.
“Citizens are advised to rely solely on official Police communication while the investigation runs its course.
“The Command remains committed to the safety of all residents and the maintenance of law and order across Ogun State.”