The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a viral video that showed him livestreaming while driving and threatening to crash his car.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, resulted in a road crash and sparked widespread public concern.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, the police said the arrest followed the circulation of the video in which the 20-year-old content creator was seen driving recklessly while visibly distressed, before eventually crashing his vehicle during a livestream.
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, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat, also known as ‘Peller’, following a viral video that surfaced online on Sunday, December 14, 2025, showing him driving recklessly and causing a dangerous road crash while livestreaming,” the statement said.
“His actions constitute a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangered the lives of other innocent road users,” it added.
The police said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a detailed investigation, noting that the outcome would be made public and the suspect charged before a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, also warned social media influencers and members of the public against using online platforms to promote or engage in dangerous behaviour.
“Such lawlessness will not be tolerated, and the full weight of the law will be applied to any offender,” the statement said, while urging motorists to comply strictly with traffic regulations.
Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered the prosecution of the TikToker for multiple traffic violations, including the use of a mobile phone while driving.
In a statement issued on Monday, the FRSC Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to commence prosecution.
Mohammed expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend of dangerous road use by celebrities and content creators in pursuit of online attention.
“This incident, which could have resulted in loss of lives, is a grim reminder that fame does not confer immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous behaviour on public roads,” he said.
The FRSC stressed that public roads are not studios or streaming platforms and warned that it would enforce traffic laws without regard to social status. It also urged entertainment bodies and influencer networks to promote responsible behaviour, noting the significant influence public figures have on young people.
The crash occurred on Sunday, December 14, while Peller was livestreaming. The impact deployed the vehicle’s airbags and drew the intervention of bystanders. He was subsequently hospitalised, although his medical condition has not been officially disclosed.
The incident has continued to generate public debate online and offline.
Peller had purchased a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV on December 6, 2025, a purchase he publicly announced on social media.
In the days leading up to the crash, Peller’s relationship with fellow content creator Jarvis reportedly became strained over differing expectations. Jarvis cited interference in her personal and professional life and the rejection of a proposed “relationship contract” as key issues, confirming the breakup and saying it was “over for now” and necessary for both parties’ healing.
