The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following a dangerous road incident captured on social media.
The move comes after a video circulated over the weekend showing Peller driving while visibly distressed and speaking about self-harm. In the clip, he said: “I am scared, I don’t want to harm anybody. I will do this by myself, I will kill myself, my body is shaking.” Moments later, his vehicle crashed, with the TikToker continuing to film as the airbag deployed.
The FRSC confirmed that Peller’s emotional state was reportedly linked to a personal dispute with a colleague, Jarvis.
Reacting to the incident, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed described the actions as both unlawful and dangerous, stressing that they could have led to fatalities. He also expressed concern over what he called a “growing trend of reckless road use” among celebrities, social media influencers, and content creators.
“This incident, which could have resulted in loss of lives, serves as a grim reminder that fame does not confer immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous behaviour on public roads,” Mohammed said.
He further warned that live streaming, content creation, or engaging in any activity that distracts a driver violates traffic regulations and endangers both the driver and other road users. “Such actions undermine ongoing national efforts to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities,” he added.
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The FRSC has directed its Lagos State sector commander to begin prosecution proceedings against Peller for “reckless driving, use of phone while driving and distracted driving, in accordance with extant traffic laws.”
Mohammed also called on entertainment associations, influencer networks, and actors’ guilds to ensure responsible conduct among their members. “Celebrities and influencers wield enormous influence, especially among young Nigerians, and must be seen as ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness,” he said.
He reiterated the Corps’ zero-tolerance approach, adding, “The FRSC will not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against any individual, celebrity or otherwise, found engaging in distracted or reckless driving. No social media content, online trend or momentary clout is worth a human life.”
The statement concluded with a reminder to all motorists: “Public roads are not studios, stages or streaming platforms. They are shared spaces governed by laws designed to preserve lives.”