The Lagos State Police Command has detained popular social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, after a video showing him driving recklessly and crashing his car during a live stream sparked widespread outrage online.
The incident occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and prompted swift action by the police. Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the influencer’s conduct posed a serious danger to public safety.
“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 command described the act as highly dangerous, stressing that it could have resulted in loss of lives. “His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangers the lives of other innocent people.”
Police authorities disclosed that the case has been transferred 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.”
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, cautioned social media influencers, content creators, and the general public against using online platforms to promote illegal and dangerous 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.”
He added that such conduct would no longer be condoned, assuring residents that offenders would face the full weight of the law. “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 episode has reignited concerns over the increasing trend of risky stunts by online personalities seeking engagement, with many Nigerians calling for tougher enforcement to deter similar actions.
Road crashes remain a major safety challenge in Lagos, with authorities attributing many accidents to speeding, distracted driving, and disregard for traffic rules. The police have repeatedly maintained that anyone whose actions endanger lives will be prosecuted, regardless of social status or online influence.
