CITIZENS COMPASS— The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, said it has arrested and detained, for further investigation, Habeeb Hamzat popularly known as ‘Peller’.
His arrest was subsequent to the viral video that surfaced online on Sunday December 14, 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.
Spokesperson for the Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who confirmed this in a statement, said, “His action constitutes a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and endangered the life of other innocent people.
“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.”
