The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered the prosecution of Habeeb ‘Peller‘ Hamzat, the TikToker star, over “reckless and distracted driving”.
The directive followed a live-stream video that circulated on social media over the weekend in which Peller was seen driving while visibly distressed and speaking about harming himself.
“I am scared, I don’t want to harm anybody. I will do this by myself, I will kill myself, my body is shaking,” he said in the clip.
Moments later, the vehicle crashed, with the content creator still filming as the airbag deployed inside the car.
The TikToker was reportedly in emotional distress over an alleged breakup with Jarvis, his colleague and lover.
Reacting to the incident in a statement on Monday, Shehu Mohammed, the corps marshal of the FRSC, described Peller’s actions as unlawful and dangerous, warning that it could have resulted in loss of lives.
Mohammed expressed concern over the “growing trend of reckless road use” by some celebrities, content creators and social media influencers.
CORPS MARSHAL IMPLORES ACTORS GUILDS, CONTENT CREATORS AND ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATIONS TO CALL THEIR MEMBERS TO ORDER OVER DANGEROUS ROAD USE https://t.co/kIzsFiDoEl pic.twitter.com/eviNZ5lTQL
— FRSC, NIGERIA (@FRSCNigeria) December 15, 2025
“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,” the statement reads.
“Live streaming, content creation, recording or engaging in any activity that distracts a driver while driving is a direct violation of established road traffic regulations and poses grave danger not only to the driver but to other innocent road users. Such actions undermine ongoing national efforts to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities.”
Mohammed directed the Lagos state sector commander of the FRSC to initiate prosecution processes against Peller.
He said the TikToker will be prosecuted for “reckless driving, use of phone while driving and distracted driving, in accordance with extant traffic laws”.
“Expectedly, the Corps Marshal therefore calls on Actors Guilds, entertainment associations, influencer networks and content creator communities to urgently rein in their members and promote responsible conduct, particularly on Nigerian roads,” the statement added.
“Celebrities and influencers wield enormous influence, especially among young Nigerians, and must be seen as ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness.
He warned that 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, adding that no social media content, online trend or momentary clout is worth a human life.
The statement further urged “all road users to understand that public roads are not studios, stages or streaming platforms. They are shared spaces governed by laws designed to preserve lives”.
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