Lagos Police Arrests, Detains Habeeb Hamzat ‘Peller’ For Attempted Suicide, Commences Investigation Into Viral Reckless Driving • Cautions content creators against conduct likely to breach peace, cause death
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained Habeeb Hamzat popularly known as ‘Peller’ following the viral video online in which he was seen driving recklessly and live-streaming, leading to a dangerous road crash and terrible accident.
In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi stated that, “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.”
According to the statement, “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.”
