The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following a viral livestream in which he was seen driving recklessly and threatening to crash his vehicle.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, resulted in a road crash along the Lekki–Epe Expressway, Lagos.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the arrest followed the circulation of a video showing the 20-year-old content creator driving while visibly distressed before crashing his car during a live broadcast.
According to the police, Peller’s actions amounted to an alleged attempt to commit suicide and posed a serious danger to other road users.
“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained Habeeb Hamzat, also known as ‘Peller’, following a viral video in which he was seen driving recklessly while livestreaming, leading to a dangerous road crash,” the statement said.
“His actions constituted an alleged attempt to commit suicide and endangered the lives of other innocent road users.”
The police confirmed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation, adding that the suspect would be charged in court upon the conclusion of inquiries.
The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, warned social media influencers against using online platforms to promote dangerous behaviour, stressing that fame does not place anyone above the law.
“Such conduct will not be tolerated, and the full weight of the law will be applied to offenders,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered Peller’s prosecution for multiple traffic violations, including use of a mobile phone while driving.
In a separate statement, the FRSC said its Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend of celebrities engaging in reckless behaviour for online attention.
“This incident, which could have resulted in loss of lives, is a reminder that public roads are not studios or streaming platforms,” Mohammed said.
Peller was hospitalised after the crash, though his medical condition has not been officially disclosed. The incident has since sparked widespread public debate on influencer responsibility and road safety.