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  • I can’t walk properly after being shot – TikToker Salo 

    I can’t walk properly after being shot – TikToker Salo 

    TikTok personality Salo has shared a harrowing account of his near-fatal encounter with gunmen in Lekki, Lagos.

    During a TikTok live session with Jigan, the social media influencer revealed the severe bullet wounds he sustained during the attack, left him struggling with mobility.

    A viral video showcasing Salo’s interaction with Jigan has sparked widespread concern online.

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    The footage depicts Salo standing up to display the scars from the shooting, recounting the traumatic experience.

    He disclosed that he was shot multiple times, resulting in significant challenges with walking and a noticeable deformity in his hand.

    It was previously alleged that the attack was carried out by hired killers, who tracked and ambushed him. 

  • Police react to shooting of TikToker Oloba Salo in Lekki

    Police react to shooting of TikToker Oloba Salo in Lekki

    The Lagos Police have confirmed that popular TikTok star Oloba Salo was shot in the leg by l gunmen in the Lekki area of Lagos.

    According to the spokesperson of Lagos Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, Oloba Salo is receiving medical attention.

    Hundeyin appreciated the doctors at Evercare Hospital for promptly treating Oloba Salo and notifying the police.

    He wrote on X: “Special appreciation/commendation to Evercare Hospital, Lekki for promptly accepting/commencing medical treatment of gunshot victim, Ojesanmi Afeez aka Oloba Salo, and equally promptly notifying the Police.

    “This is the way to go in line with the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Act.

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    “Stop rejecting gunshot victims. Thank you, doctors! Thank you”.

    Prior to the police’s reaction, a trending video showed Oloba Salo’s white AMG GLE 43 Mercedes Benz car stained with blood with a case of bullet on the driver seat.

    His friend, Tunde Perry, another TikToker, raised the alarm Oloba Salo was fighting for life after being shot and his gold chain was stolen at a filling station in Lekki.

    Oloba Salo had recently requested security personnel from his manager, Sula, in a video, citing concerns for his safety.

    Salo is also known as Ogba president of TikTok, known for his unique blend of Yoruba and English and energetic live videos.