Nollywood comedian and skit maker, Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has recounted his frightening experience after being hit by a stray bullet, revealing how the injury kept him away from work for months and left him uncertain about his career.
Shaggi shared his experience in a YouTube video released on Wednesday, explaining that the incident occurred while he was carrying out a brand activation assignment.
In March 2026 that the comedian sustained a gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit under the Sango-Ota bridge in Ogun State.
The Ogun State Police Command, however, said it could not establish whether the incident happened within its jurisdiction, while urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information as investigations continued.
Recounting the incident, Shaggi said he lost consciousness before reaching the hospital but remembered praying while being taken for medical attention.
“I was totally unconscious till I got to the hospital. So, I didn’t even know how we got to the hospital. But one thing I could remember was me praying till we got to the first hospital where first aid was administered,” he said.
The comedian described the moments after the shooting as terrifying, saying he was bleeding and desperately wanted reassurance from medical personnel that he would survive.
“A lot was happening at the same time. I was sweating. I was holding my leg, you know, I was seeing blood and all I wanted to hear was a doctor or a nurse telling me, ‘Samuel, you’ll be fine,’” he recounted.
Shaggi said the injury raised concerns about his ability to continue working in the entertainment industry, particularly because his performances often involve dancing, singing and playing musical instruments.
He recalled wondering how he would return to these activities if the injury permanently affected his leg.
According to him, he had maintained a demanding schedule since 2018, leaving little time for rest as he moved between writing scripts, shooting skits, recording music and travelling for engagements.
“Since 2018 till date I never rest. It’s always back to back. If I’m not writing, I’m shooting. If I’m not shooting, I’m in the studio making music. If I’m not making music, I’m travelling for something,” he said.
The prolonged absence from work also made him fear that his audience might lose interest in his content.
Shaggi said he tried to remain productive during his hospitalisation by writing and starting a YouTube series, despite the uncertainty surrounding his recovery.
He added that watching his colleagues continue to work and entertain audiences sometimes left him emotional because he was unsure whether he would regain his former abilities.
“There were moments where I would see videos of my colleagues. I would laugh and sometimes I would just start to cry because I wasn’t sure if I would still be able to do all these things they doing again,” he said.
The skit maker disclosed that he initially underwent surgery in Nigeria but was subsequently advised to seek further treatment and undergo physiotherapy.
After approximately four months, he travelled to Dubai for additional treatment, where he said his recovery improved significantly following another operation.
According to Shaggi, he was able to stand with support on the second day after the procedure and walk with crutches on the third day.
Reflecting on the incident, he expressed gratitude that the bullet struck his hip rather than a more vulnerable part of his body.
“It was a stray bullet and it came this way to my hip. What if it had come this way and hit my head or hit any vital organ?” he said.
Providing an update on his recovery, Shaggi said he could now stand without crutches but still relied on them for support while walking.
“I’m still using my crutches for now. But there was a period where I couldn’t move without the two crutches. I couldn’t even put my leg on the floor, you know. But now I can walk. I can stand alone without crutches, but I still have to support with the crutches,” he explained.
The comedian described surviving the shooting as a second chance at life and expressed appreciation to his fans for their continued support.
“I’m grateful to be alive. It’s second chance. You should also be grateful to have Shaggy back on your screen because right now I’m coming with exciting projects,” he said.
He assured fans that he had several projects in the pipeline as he gradually returned to entertainment following months of recovery.
