Renowned Nollywood actor and filmmaker Azeez Ololade Ijaduade finds himself in a critical condition, battling for his life, following an unfortunate incident involving a police officer in Iperu, Ogun State.
The incident transpired on Saturday night, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry and sparking urgent calls for intervention.
Details surrounding the shooting are still unfolding, but a midnight Instagram story posted by the actor’s colleague, Abiodun Adebanjo @iamabiodunadebanjo shed light on the dire situation.
According to Adebanjo, Azeez Ijaduade was shot by a member of the Nigerian Police Force, and he is currently undergoing treatment at Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
The Instagram story pleaded for assistance, stating, “Please, we need help in Iperu. My director, Azeez Ijaduade, @kingzeez1, was shot by a Nigeria Police personnel. He is presently at Babcock University Teaching Hospital. Anybody with the contacts of the Police IG or Commissioner should reach out.”
However, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed that the popular actor was hit by the shell of an ammunition expended by a mobile policeman attached to a Chinese expatriate.
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The police spokesperson stated, “The Ogun State Police Command received a report of a shooting incident on the 23rd of December 2023 at about 11:24hrs from one Fakoya Adewale “m” Napoli Hotel manager In Iperu where he reported to the Divisional Police Officer that during Bramaj Company end of year party in the hotel, a mobile Policeman attached to the Chinese expatriate expended a shot into the air and unfortunately the ammunition shell hit one Azeez Ijaduade “m”, an actor on the neck.
“He was rushed to hospital in Ilishan and he is in a very stable condition.
“The Commander Mopol 16 has contacted the actor and also visited him in the hospital where he will be discharged soon. The Commander has also taken up responsibility for the medical bill.
“The actor speaking to the Commander Mopol 16 has confirmed he is in stable condition, members of the public will be notified when he is discharged.
“The Mobile Policeman has been identified and investigation into the shooting incident has commenced by the Command, members of the public will be updated accordingly.”