The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a viral video that showed him driving recklessly and crashing his vehicle during a live-stream.
The arrest followed widespread public outrage after the disturbing incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and was broadcast live to thousands of viewers on social media.
In an official statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the police confirmed that Peller was taken into custody after his actions were deemed a serious threat to public safety.
“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,” the statement read.
According to the police, the influencer was seen driving recklessly, leading to a dangerous road crash while the incident was being live-streamed.
“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 added.
The command described Peller’s action as extremely dangerous, warning that it could have resulted in multiple fatalities.
“His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangers the lives of other innocent people,” the police said.
Following his arrest, the police confirmed that the case has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a detailed 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 court accordingly,” the statement disclosed.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, issued a stern warning to social media influencers and content creators who use online platforms to promote reckless behaviour.
“Social media influencers, content creators and members of the public are warned to desist from using online platforms to engage in or promote reckless, dangerous, unlawful or criminal acts,” he stated.
He stressed that such actions would no longer be tolerated, regardless of an individual’s popularity or online influence.
“Such lawlessness will not be tolerated, and the full weight of the law will be applied on any offender,” the Commissioner warned.
The arrest has reignited national conversations around the growing trend of dangerous stunts by content creators in pursuit of views, clout, and engagement.
Many Nigerians have called for stricter enforcement of traffic laws, especially as road traffic crashes remain a major concern in Lagos, often linked to speeding, distracted driving, and disregard for traffic regulations.
The Lagos State Police reiterated that no one is above the law and assured residents of its commitment to public safety and strict enforcement of traffic regulations.