The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nigeria has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, over reckless driving following a viral video that showed him crashing his car during a live stream. The incident, which occurred on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos on Sunday, December 14, 2025, has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for stricter enforcement of road safety laws among celebrities and social media influencers.
Peller, a well-known TikTok live streamer, was seen in the video driving his Mercedes-Benz while emotionally distressed and making statements such as “I might crash this car now” and “I am scared. I am scared.” The livestream ended with Peller losing control of his vehicle and colliding with a stone barrier, causing significant damage. He was later hospitalized but survived the crash. The video quickly went viral, drawing attention to the dangers of distracted driving and the risks associated with seeking online fame.
In response, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed issued a strong statement condemning Peller’s actions and warning that no amount of fame exempts anyone from the law. “The manner in which some celebrities and social media influencers disregard traffic rules intentionally to gain online attention is alarming and jeopardizes lives,” Mohammed said. He emphasized that live streaming, phone usage, or any form of distraction while driving is a direct violation of traffic regulations and creates serious hazards for other road users.
The FRSC has directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to begin all necessary legal proceedings against Peller for reckless driving, distracted driving, and using a mobile phone while driving, in accordance with existing traffic laws. The agency also called on professional bodies and entertainment associations to educate their members about the dangers of such behavior and to promote road safety over social media clout.
Eyewitnesses and online viewers expressed shock and concern over the incident, with many calling for greater accountability for public figures who set dangerous examples for young fans. The FRSC reminded the public that Nigerian roads are shared spaces governed by laws designed to safeguard lives and that no online trend or quest for clout is worth risking human life.
