The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said it will prosecute popular TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a road crash linked to distracted driving.
The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed concern over what he described as the increasing involvement of celebrities and social media influencers in unsafe driving practices.
He warned that such behaviour puts lives at risk and weakens ongoing road safety efforts.
In a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC said Peller was seen in a viral video live-streaming while driving. The Corps Marshal described the act as illegal and extremely dangerous.
Mohammed explained that live streaming, recording videos, or using a mobile phone while driving is a clear violation of traffic laws and can lead to serious or fatal accidents.
He therefore ordered the Lagos State Sector Commander of the FRSC to begin legal action against the TikToker for reckless and distracted driving, including the use of a phone behind the wheel.
On Sunday, there were reports all over social media that Peller crashed his car during a live session on TikTok after reportedly breaking up with his girlfriend, Jarvis.
Videos from the live stream show the content creator crying while driving and making a series of alarming statements like “I’m going to kill myself. I’m scared. I want to die, my body is shaking.”
He hinted that he was going to take poison, but “the person that’s bringing the sniper will not come anymore”.
In the video, Peller is seen in distress and heard saying, “Foolish girl, and they always warned me that Benin girl, Benin girl.”
During the live broadcast, his phone rang repeatedly, but he declined to answer.
Moments later, the viral clips showed his vehicle crashing, with the front of the car apparently damaged and the airbag deployed.
According to the videos shared online, people around gathered at the scene and assisted Peller, who was seen gasping for air before reportedly being taken to a hospital.
In the aftermath of the incident, screenshots of private messages allegedly exchanged between Peller and Jarvis surfaced online.
The messages appear to reference repeated breakups and disagreements surrounding their relationship.
In the message, Jarvis suggested that the couple had broken up more than once, including during a period when Peller was abroad, but that she later forgave him.