The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, over reckless driving.
Kemi Filani reported on December 14, 2025, that the popular TikToker had been involved in a car accident following a breakup with his longtime girlfriend, Jarvis. The TikToker purposely crashed his Mercedes-Benz while live-streaming on Instagram, which left him hospitalised.
Following this, the Police Command, in a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the influencer’s conduct posed a serious threat to public safety and required immediate intervention.
The police described his act as extremely dangerous, warning that it could have resulted in fatal consequences for both the suspect and other road users.
The command disclosed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation.
The Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command issued a strong warning to social media influencers and the general public, urging them to refrain from using online platforms to promote unlawful behaviour.
While some netizens clamoured for his release, others urged the police to keep him locked up.
One adorable_45 wrote, “Make una carry ham go rehab where Ned suggest for Regina
One amujirivitalis wrote, “Na Kirikiri for better sha
One igboticgiant007 wrote, “Small boy his age, go carry woman matter for head because e dey make money for Internet
One olowona wrote, “That actually serves him right, next time he will think twice before he attempts such again
One chief_ozomma wrote, “Take him to school, please, then rehab as well
One jumpsuit magazine wrote, “Lock him up and throw away the key
One ms_swayne wrote, “Honestly, very good
One justfavvy wrote, “Nice one, Naija don act reasonable for once
One chiamakaz01 wrote, “Only people that have fallen in love will understand this guy. If una hear wetin I don do for love, mine fit be life imprisonment. Love wicked”.
During a premiere earlier this year, actor Odunlade Adekola confronted Peller over his treatment of his girlfriend, Jarvis, at a movie premiere. He questioned why the TikTok star was fond of disturbing his girlfriend and warned him not to disturb her again.