The Lagos State Police Command arrested prominent TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, after a video surfaced online showing him engaging in risky driving that culminated in a collision 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 disapproval of the act, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Police officials said that the influencer’s actions presented a serious threat to life and urged immediate action to avert future harm.

“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 stressed that the behaviour was highly irresponsible and could easily have led to loss of life, either for the suspect himself or for unsuspecting motorists and pedestrians.

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

Authorities further revealed that the case file has now been forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department for an in-depth 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 police also noted that the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh, used the opportunity to caution social media influencers and the general public against misusing 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”. it added.

He stressed that acts of this nature would attract strict legal consequences and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to impartial law enforcement.

“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 Sun)

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