The Lagos state police command has arrested Habeeb ‘Peller‘ Hamzat, the TikTok star, following a viral video of a dangerous driving incident that culminated in a crash during a live broadcast.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Abimbola Adebisi, the
police public relations officer (PPRO), the command confirmed that the arrest
was prompted by widespread public outcry.
The live-stream incident occurred on December 14, 2025.
The police stated that the suspect’s actions presented a
grave risk to public safety and necessitated immediate action.
The command condemned the act as “extremely dangerous,”
emphasising that such behaviour could have led to fatal outcomes for the
influencer and innocent members of the public.
It was further disclosed that the case has been transferred
to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough
investigation.
The statement also highlighted a warning from Olohundare
Jimoh, the commissioner of police, Lagos command, directed at social media
influencers and the general public against using online platforms to promote or
engage in illegal and dangerous conduct.
Jimoh affirmed that such behaviour would not be tolerated
and reassured residents of the command’s dedication to impartial law
enforcement.
Read the full statement below:
LAGOS STATE POLICE ARRESTED AND DETAINED HABEEB HAMZAT “20
YRS” AKA PELLER FOR ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
AND COMMENCES INVESTIGATION INTO SUICIDAL VIRAL RECKLESS
DRIVING BY THE SUSPECT. THE COMMAND CAUTIONS SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS AGAINST
CONDUCT LIKELY TO CAUSE THEIR UNTIMELY DEATH OR ONE CAPABLE OF CAUSING BREACH
OF THE PEACE IN THE STATE.
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. His action constitutes a deliberate attempt
to commit suicide and endangered the life of other innocent people.
(2) 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.
(3) 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. 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.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) earlier ordered the
prosecution of Peller over the incident.
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