FRSC Corps Marshal Frowns, Warns Celebrities, Content Creators Against Reckless Road Use
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mallam Shehu Mohammed has raised alarm over the increasing involvement of celebrities, social media influencers and content creators in dangerous road practices, urging actors’ guilds and entertainment associations to urgently call their members to order.
The warning follows a widely circulated video showing popular TikTok streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, engaging in a live video stream while driving—an unlawful act that reportedly resulted in a road traffic crash. The Corps Marshal described the incident as a stark reminder that fame does not place anyone above the law or excuse actions that endanger lives.
He stressed that live streaming, recording or engaging in any form of content creation while driving constitutes distracted driving, a serious violation of traffic regulations that poses grave risks to motorists and other road users. According to him, such conduct undermines national efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities.
Consequently, the Corps Marshal has directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to immediately commence all necessary processes for the prosecution of the individual involved for reckless driving, use of phone while driving and distracted driving, in line with existing traffic laws.
Calling on actors’ guilds, entertainment associations, influencer networks and content creator communities, the FRSC boss urged them to promote responsible behaviour among their members, noting that celebrities and influencers command significant influence, particularly among young Nigerians, and must serve as ambassadors of road safety rather than symbols of recklessness.
He warned that the FRSC would not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against any offender, celebrity or otherwise, found engaging in reckless or distracted driving. “No social media content, online trend or momentary clout is worth a human life,” he cautioned.
The Corps Marshal further reminded Nigerians that public roads are not studios or streaming platforms but shared spaces governed by laws designed to protect lives. He encouraged the public to report dangerous driving behaviours and support collective efforts toward safer highways.
Reiterating the Corps’ commitment to its mandate, the FRSC emphasized that road safety remains a shared responsibility requiring discipline, restraint and respect for traffic laws by all road users, without exception.
The press statement was signed and released by the Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, at the FRSC Headquarters in Abuja.
