The Digest:
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced it will investigate and prosecute TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, after his car crash during a live-streamed social media session. FRSC cited offences including reckless driving, distracted driving, and phone use while driving.
Key Points:
- The Lagos State Sector Commander was directed to initiate prosecution procedures.
- Mohammed warned that no social media trend justifies risking lives on public roads.
- He called on actors’ guilds and influencer networks to educate members on road safety.
- Celebrities were urged to act as safety ambassadors, not symbols of recklessness.
- The statement emphasized that live-streaming while driving is a direct traffic violation.
- Nigerians were encouraged to report dangerous driving to support road safety efforts.
Sources: FRSC official statement, PM News
