The Lagos State Police Command has taken into custody the well-known social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, better recognized by his online alias, Peller. His arrest follows a viral video in which he was seen driving erratically, leading to a significant road collision.

Officials reported that this incident transpired on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and was broadcast live through social media platforms.

The police highlighted that Peller’s reckless behavior posed a threat not only to his own safety but also to other motorists, labeling his actions as both an attempted suicide and a grave violation of public safety norms.

Peller taken into custody

The 20-year-old influencer is currently in police custody, with the matter handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a more in-depth inquiry.

Law enforcement has assured the public that the outcomes of the investigation will be disclosed, and Peller will face legal proceedings in an appropriate court as per judicial procedures.

Police warns content creators

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh, issued a strong warning to social media influencers, content creators, and the general public against promoting or engaging in reckless, dangerous, or unlawful acts for online attention.

He stressed that such behaviour would not be tolerated and assured residents that the police remain committed to maintaining peace, safety, and strict enforcement of traffic regulations across the state.

The statement released by the police read …

“LAGOS STATE POLICE ARRESTED AND DETAINED HABEEB HAMZAT “20 YRS” AKA PELLER FOR ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
AND COMMENCES INVESTIGATION INTO SUICIDAL VIRAL RECKLESS DRIVING BY THE SUSPECT. THE COMMAND CAUTIONS SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS AGAINST CONDUCT LIKELY TO CAUSE THEIR UNTIMELY DEATH OR ONE CAPABLE OF CAUSING BREACH OF THE PEACE IN THE STATE.

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. His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangered the life of other innocent people.

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

SP ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, anipr, mipra,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FOR: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
LAGOS STATE COMMAND.

16TH DECEMBER, 2025.”

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