Ijaduade was shot by a trigger-happy police officer in Iperu area of Ogun state last week
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actor and producer, Azeez Ijaduade has been discharged from the hospital following a near-death experience with a trigger-happy police officer in Iperu area of Ogun state.
TheNiche reported that a single bullet pierced the thespian’s car and hit his neck last week, leaving him battling for his life.
Confirming the incident, his colleague, Abiodun Adebanjo, via his Instagram page said Ijaduade was shot by a policeman in Iperu and called for assistance.
His post read: “Please we need help in Iperu. My director, Azeez Ijaduade, @kingzeez1, was shot by Nigerian police personnel. He is presently at Babcock University Teaching Hospital. Anybody with the contacts of the Police IG or Commissioner should reach out.”
Responding to the allegation, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the incident occurred when an officer attached to the executives of Bramajaj Company Limited, Ogere Remo, “accidentally discharged a shot from his rifle” during the company’s end-of-year party at a hotel in Iperu.
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Addressing the saga after leaving the hospital, the actor who narrated the harrowing experience with a video showing the bullet’s path through his car expressed gratitude to God for what he termed His unspeakable intervention.
He went on to say for days he was in shock and couldn’t figure out how the incident occurred on the faithful day.
Ijaduade also acknowledged the “torrent of love and support” tendered him by “fans and well wishers across the country and in the diaspora.”
According to him, the gestures showered on him helped to navigate the difficult period and the frightening situation towards his recovery.
Specifically, the movie star commended the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and media organizations for their unalloyed support.
He further disclosed that he will forever be grateful to those who stood by him “during the challenging time.”
