The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested and detained TikTok creator Habeeb Hamzat aka ‘PELLER’, for further investigation, subsequent to the viral video thatfor further investigation, 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,
The police said PELLER’s action thereby endangering his life and that of other road users that constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangered the life of other innocent people.
According to a press statement issued by SP Abimbola Adebiis, the Command public relations officer for the for the state co..isioner of Police stated that, 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.
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. 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.
