The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained popular social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a viral video that showed him driving recklessly and crashing his vehicle during a live-stream.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the arrest followed widespread public outrage over the incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

The police said the suspect’s actions posed a grave threat to public safety and necessitated immediate intervention.

“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as ‘Peller’, following a viral video that surfaced online on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in which he was seen driving recklessly, leading to a dangerous road crash while live-streaming the incident, thereby endangering his life and that of other road users,” the statement partly read.

The command described the act as extremely dangerous, noting that it could have resulted in fatal consequences for both the suspect and innocent members of the public.

“His actions amount to a deliberate and reckless endangerment of life and constitute a serious threat to public safety,” the statement added.

The police further disclosed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive investigation.

“The matter is currently under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the outcome will be made public and the suspect will be charged before a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law,” the statement said.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, issued a strong warning to social media influencers, content creators, and the general public against using online platforms to engage in or promote unlawful conduct.

“The Commissioner of Police strongly warns social media influencers and members of the public to desist from using social media platforms to engage in or promote reckless, dangerous, unlawful, or criminal acts,” the statement noted.

He emphasised that such behaviour would no longer be tolerated and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to enforcing the law without fear or favour.

“Such lawlessness will not be condoned. The full weight of the law will be applied to any offender. The Command also urges all road users to comply strictly with traffic regulations and remains committed to ensuring public peace and safety at all times.”

The incident has once again sparked public debate over the growing trend of dangerous stunts by content creators in pursuit of online engagement, with many Nigerians calling for stricter enforcement to deter similar acts.