According to Punch Newspapers, popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker Officer Woos (Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi) has forcefully denied viral online rumors claiming that he announced the passing of his long-time colleague, Broda Shaggi. The uproar began when an X user uploaded Broda Shaggi’s photograph alongside a caption asserting that Officer Woos had posted about his tragic demise on his official Instagram account. Officer Woos swiftly responded by sharing a screenshot of the post with the word “False” stamped over it.
Further updates indicate that the comedian’s legal team has stepped into the matter to clear his name and curb the spread of misinformation. His solicitors released a statement pointing out that these claims are entirely manufactured by malicious pages to intentionally deceive the public. They made it absolutely clear that no such tragedy has occurred and that Officer Woos has never published any such statement about his close friend and professional partner.
To add to his frustration, the same malicious circles tried to tie the content creator to an alleged drug trafficking arrest. His legal defense dismissed this narrative entirely, maintaining that the comedian has an unblemished record. He has never been questioned, investigated, or arrested by any law enforcement agency for narcotics at any point in his career.
Confirming the development on Instagram via his verified handles, Officer Woos shared his legal team’s official filing to demonstrate his zero-tolerance policy for fake news. The Sun Nigeria reported on the situation, quoting the legal counsel: “Our client has never announced the death of any colleague, friend, or associate on any of his platforms.” In a supportive broadcast, TVC News entertainment segment confirmed Broda Shaggi is active and well, quoting an industry insider who noted that “the malicious publications currently circulating on social media are entirely fabricated and without any basis whatsoever.”
This malicious trend of staging celebrity deaths remains a growing menace within the Nigerian digital space, often engineered by accounts seeking cheap engagement and clicks. For Officer Woos, taking the formal legal route serves as a strong warning that online defamation carries real-world consequences. Moving forward, the public should watch closely to see if the law enforcement agencies tracking cybercrimes will successfully unmask the anonymous accounts behind the fabrications.
Source: The Sun — https://thesun.ng/i-didnt-announce-broda-shaggis-death-officer-woos-threatens-legal-action/ June 21, 2026
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