Lagos, Nigeria — December 15, 2025

 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to prosecute popular social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a road traffic crash linked to reckless and distracted driving during a live video stream.

 

The decision was disclosed in a statement on Monday by Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Olusegun Ogungbemide, on behalf of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed. The FRSC’s action follows a widely circulated video showing Peller engaging in a live stream on TikTok while driving — a conduct the agency described as unlawful and dangerously negligent.

 

According to the FRSC, the influencer’s actions — including the use of a mobile phone and live streaming behind the wheel — violated traffic safety regulations, resulting in a collision on a major Lagos thoroughfare. The crash, while not confirmed to have caused fatalities, raised serious public safety concerns due to the high risk posed to Peller and other road users.

 

In a statement condemning the behaviour, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed said the incident underscores a growing pattern of reckless conduct by some celebrities and content creators who, in pursuit of online attention, flout road safety laws. Mohammed stressed that “fame does not confer immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous behaviour on public roads.”

 

The FRSC has directed its Lagos State Sector Commander to commence formal prosecution of Peller for offences that include:

 

Reckless driving

 

Use of a mobile phone while operating a vehicle

 

Distracted driving

 

 

These charges are to be pursued under existing road traffic laws that prohibit actions which compromise motorist and public safety.

 

The corps also reiterated its call on entertainment industry associations, influencer networks, and professional bodies to promote responsible conduct among their members, emphasizing that social media platforms should not be used to justify dangerous driving or disregard for the law.

 

Public safety advocates and road users have welcomed the FRSC’s stance, saying that high-profile prosecutions may serve as a deterrent against dangerous driving behaviours — particularly those recorded for social media engagement.