The Digest:
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested TikTok star Habeeb "Peller" Hamzat for reckless driving and attempted suicide after he live-streamed a dangerous incident that resulted in a crash on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Key Points:
- Lagos Police arrested TikToker Habeeb "Peller" Hamzat for reckless driving and attempted suicide following a viral live-stream.
- The incident occurred on December 14, 2025, during a broadcast where Peller appeared emotionally distressed before crashing his car.
- Police stated his actions posed a "grave risk to public safety" and could have had fatal consequences.
- The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation.
- Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh warned social media influencers against promoting dangerous or illegal acts online.
- The Federal Road Safety Corps had also earlier ordered Peller's prosecution over the same incident.
- The police reassured the public of their commitment to enforcing the law impartially to ensure safety.
Sources: The Cable, PM News
