Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has finally opened up about the harrowing experience of spending nearly four days in a police cell following his arrest over alleged driving violations.
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In emotional Snapchat posts shared after regaining his freedom, the streamer revealed the tough conditions he endured, admitting he looked “ugly” and unkempt, refusing to show his face publicly yet.
“I am ugly now. I can’t show my face yet.”
Peller described the ordeal as something he had never imagined:
“I slept in a cell for almost 4 days. It has never happened to me before in my life. I didn’t eat or bathe for 4 days.”
According to reports, Peller was stopped by police officers for driving a vehicle with tinted windows and no license plate. A viral video showed him arguing with the officers before his arrest. He was later released after several days, with his management noting that legal processes are still ongoing.
Inside the cell, Peller found a moment of dark humour when other detainees hailed him as their “001.” He recalled:
“After they put me in the cell, people I met inside said I was their 001 now. I burst into laughter immediately. I didn’t talk to anybody till I left there.”
Despite the relief of freedom, Peller’s mind remains focused on his upcoming marriage to fellow content creator Jarvis. He shared his caution moving forward:
“It’s my marriage that’s on my mind now. I have to thread carefully after the wedding before I leave the country.”
Fans reacted with a mix of sympathy and tough love. Many congratulated him on his release and thanked God for protection, while others urged him to learn from the incident, improve his communication, and humble himself. Some attributed the situation to carelessness on the road.