By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Popular TikToker Salo has recounted his harrowing experience of being tracked and shot by hired killers in the Lekki area of Lagos.
In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Salo revealed that he narrowly escaped death after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds and undergoing an intense medical ordeal.
Salo explained that he was ambushed and shot three times by the assailants, who reportedly ran out of bullets before they could fire a shot to his head. The attack left him in critical condition, requiring urgent medical intervention.
Rushed to a hospital in Lekki, Salo was informed that his survival chances were 50-50, and treatment would only commence after an upfront payment of ₦12 million. In a desperate bid to save his life, a friend signed a risk acknowledgment agreement with the hospital while efforts to gather funds began.
According to Salo, a kind-hearted woman donated ₦5 million, while renowned musician Zlatan Ibile contributed ₦3 million towards the surgery. His friend and girlfriend pooled resources to raise ₦2 million, and additional supporters helped complete the sum.
“I had lost a lot of blood, and the hospital wouldn’t proceed without the full payment. Zlatan was a lifesaver. He visited me twice, brought flowers, and showed genuine care,” Salo recounted in the video. Once the funds were secured, Salo was placed on oxygen and underwent life-saving surgery.
However, the ordeal didn’t end there, as the hospital later demanded an additional ₦20 million.Salo expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he received and praised Zlatan for his selflessness.
He also vowed to seek justice for the attack, hinting at unresolved issues with the hired killers.
