He Lagos State Police Command arrested and detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, after a video showing him driving recklessly and subsequently crashing his car during a live broadcast went viral.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement signed on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi.
According to police, the incident that occurred on Sunday posed a risk to public safety and required immediate action.
“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat alias ‘PELLER’, following the viral video that surfaced online on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in which he was seen driving recklessly, resulting in a dangerous road traffic accident and a serious car accident, while the incident was live-streamed, thereby endangering his life and that of other road users,” the statement read in part.
The command said the behavior could have led to loss of life.
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“His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangers the lives of other innocent people,” the statement continued.
Police also said the case was handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
“The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The result of the investigation will be made public and the suspect will be charged before the court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law,” he added.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, warned social media influencers and the public against using online platforms to engage in illegal acts.
“The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, strongly warns social media influencers, content creators and members of the general public to desist from using social media platforms to engage in or promote reckless, dangerous or illegal and criminal acts,” the statement added.
He said such actions would not be tolerated and assured residents that the law would be enforced.
“This lawlessness will not be tolerated and the full force of the law will be brought to bear on any offender. The Command further urges all road users to strictly adhere to traffic regulations and remains committed to ensuring public peace and safety at all times.”