Police Arrest TikToker Peller Over ‘suicidal’ reckless driving While Livestreaming
The Lagos state police command has arrested and detained Habeeb Hamza, the TikTok star widely known as Peller, following a viral video of a dangerous driving incident that culminated in a crash during a live broadcast.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the police public relations officer (PPRO), Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that the arrest was prompted by widespread public outcry.
The incident occurred on December 14, 2025.
The police stated that the suspect’s actions presented a grave risk to public safety and necessitated immediate action.
It added ” 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”.
