TikTok Star, Oloba Salo Hospitalized After Shooting Incident in Lekki
By: Abdulwasiu Akintunde
Popular TikTok personality, Odesanmi Opeyemi, widely known as Oloba Salo, has been hospitalized following a shooting incident in Lekki, Lagos.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) gathered that Oloba Salo was reportedly shot in the leg by an unidentified gunman and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.
His gold chain was also stolen during the attack.
The incident occurred when Oloba Salo, recognized for his bold social media persona, was ambushed while driving his white luxury car.
According to an eyewitness in a leaked WhatsApp conversation, the assailants were on a motorcycle when they shot him before speeding away.
In a surprising twist, bystanders who initially appeared to offer help allegedly stole Salo's gold chain after the shooting.
A video from one of Salo’s friends showed the TikTok star in a hospital bed, surrounded by medical staff.
His friend, visibly distressed, was seen frantically ensuring Salo received the necessary care.
OTN News further reports that the lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the attack, praising Evercare Hospital in Lekki for their quick response in treating the gunshot victim.
He acknowledged the hospital’s adherence to the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Act, which mandates immediate medical attention for gunshot victims.
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