The Lagos State Police Command has arrested popular TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, following a viral video showing him engaging in reckless driving that caused a crash during a live broadcast.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the arrest was prompted by public outrage over the incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Authorities described the influencer’s actions as extremely dangerous, posing serious risks to his own life and that of other road users.
“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 emphasised that the behavior was highly irresponsible and could have resulted in fatalities.

"His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangers the lives of other innocent people," the statement added.

Police further revealed that the case has been forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a 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 Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh, also used the occasion to caution social media influencers and the public against using digital platforms to promote illegal or hazardous activities.
“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."