Lagos State Police Command has arrested popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a widely circulated online video depicting him engaged in dangerous and reckless driving that culminated in a serious road crash during a live broadcast. The incident, which unfolded on Sunday, December 14, 2025, sparked immediate and widespread public outcry and condemnation across social media platforms, prompting swift intervention from law enforcement authorities deeply concerned about the grave risks posed to lives and public safety.

The arrest was officially confirmed on Tuesday by SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Police Public Relations Officer, who issued a comprehensive statement detailing the police’s decisive response to the alarming footage. Authorities meticulously emphasized that the influencer’s actions demonstrated extreme irresponsibility and posed a clear and present danger not only to his own life but also to other unsuspecting road users, pedestrians, and property in the vicinity. The command underscored the paramount necessity of rapid action to deter such behaviour, prevent any potential reoccurrence, and mitigate further harm.

According to the official police statement released by SP Adebisi, “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.” This explicit declaration highlights the precise nature of the charges and the immediate, severe implications of his live-streamed conduct on public roads.

Police officials further elaborated on the profound gravity of the incident, pointedly describing Peller’s behaviour as constituting “a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangers the lives of other innocent people.” This exceptionally strong language from the authorities underscores the command’s perception of the incident not merely as a severe traffic infraction but as a profound and reckless disregard for human life. The intense public outcry that swiftly followed the video’s widespread dissemination played a crucial role in elevating the matter to the forefront of police priorities, demanding an immediate and robust response.

Following his arrest, the comprehensive case file pertaining to Habeeb Hamzat has been formally transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough and in-depth investigation. This specialized unit will meticulously examine all aspects of the incident, including forensic evidence and witness testimonies. The police command firmly affirmed its unwavering commitment to transparency, stating unequivocally that the outcome of this rigorous investigation will be made public, and the suspect will face appropriate charges in a court of competent jurisdiction in strict accordance with the law, thereby ensuring full accountability for his highly dangerous actions.

In a direct response to the alarming incident, CP Olohundare Jimoh, the esteemed Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, seized the opportunity to issue a stern and unequivocal warning to all social media influencers, content creators, and the wider general public. He specifically cautioned against the egregious misuse of digital platforms to promote or actively engage in any form of reckless, dangerous, unlawful, or criminal activities, stressing in no uncertain terms the serious and unavoidable legal ramifications such irresponsible actions would inevitably incur under Nigerian law.

Commissioner Jimoh unequivocally stated that “Such lawlessness will not be tolerated, and the full weight of the law will be applied on any offender.” This resolute declaration emphatically reinforces the command’s unwavering commitment to rigorously upholding public peace and safety across Lagos State, and to impartially enforcing all applicable traffic and criminal laws without fear or favour. He further urgently appealed to all road users to adhere strictly and conscientiously to traffic regulations, reiterating that such compliance is absolutely fundamental to preventing dangerous incidents, protecting lives, and maintaining order on the state’s busy thoroughfares.

The high-profile incident involving TikToker Peller serves as a stark and potent reminder of the increasing scrutiny faced by online personalities and the very tangible, real-world consequences that can arise when actions performed in the digital sphere spill over into real-world endangerment. As authorities across Nigeria continue to grapple with the complex challenges posed by viral content and the evolving responsibilities of influencers, this significant arrest stands as a critical step in reinforcing legal boundaries for online behaviour and promoting a culture of accountability among digital content creators.

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