Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, after a video went viral showing him driving recklessly and causing a serious road crash while live-streaming the incident on Sunday, December 14.
This was made public in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, on Wednesday.
Police described the act as a deliberate attempt to commit suicide that also endangered the lives of other road users.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is now investigating the incident, and the suspect will be charged in a competent court once the investigation is concluded.
The statement added, “The case is currently being investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The outcome of the investigation will be made public and the suspect will be charged to the court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law.”
Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh cautioned social media influencers, content creators, and the general public against using online platforms to promote reckless or dangerous behavior.
He emphasized that the police will enforce traffic regulations and apply the full weight of the law to anyone who violates them.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State CP Olohundare Jimoh, strongly warns social media influencers, content creators and general members of the public to desist from using social media platforms to engage in or promote reckless, dangerous, or unlawful and criminal acts.
Such lawlessness will not be tolerated and the full weight of the law will be applied on any offender. The Command further urges all road users to comply strictly with traffic regulations and remains committed to ensuring public peace and safety at all times,” the statement concluded.
