The Lagos State Police Command has taken into custody a popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, following the circulation of a video showing him driving dangerously and crashing a vehicle during a live broadcast
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the arrest followed widespread public outrage over the incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Police authorities said the influencer’s actions constituted a serious threat to public safety and required immediate intervention to avert potential loss of life.
“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat aka ‘PELLER’, subsequent to the viral video that surfaced online on Sunday 14th December, 2025, in which he was seen driving recklessly, leading to a dangerous road crash and serious motor accident, while the incident was being live-streamed, thereby endangering his life and that of other road users”, the statement partly read.
The command described the conduct as grossly irresponsible, noting that it could have resulted in fatal consequences for both the suspect and other road users.
“His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangers the lives of other innocent people”, the statement continued.
Police further disclosed that the matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation.
“The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The outcome of the investigation will be made public, and the suspect will be charged to the court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law”, it added.
The statement also revealed that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has warned social media influencers and the public against exploiting digital platforms to showcase unlawful or dangerous acts.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh, strongly warns social media influencers, content creators and general members of the public to desist from using social media platforms to engage in or promote reckless, dangerous, or unlawful and criminal acts”.
He added that such actions would be met with strict sanctions, reiterating the command’s resolve to enforce the law without bias.
“Such lawlessness will not be tolerated, and the full weight of the law will be applied on any offender. The Command further urges all road users to comply strictly with traffic regulations and remains committed to ensuring public peace and safety at all times.”
