The recent arrest of popular Nigerian streamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has ignited a fiery debate online, with one citizen proposing severe consequences for the content creator's actions.
Citizen's Three-Point Punishment Proposal
Following reports of Peller's arrest by the police on December 17, 2025, a Nigerian man using the social media handle @YoriOlajide outlined a stringent set of penalties he believes should be enforced. His recommendations came after an incident involving Peller's car that prompted earlier calls for his arrest from other Nigerians.
The proposed actions are threefold. Firstly, he suggested that Peller's car should be auctioned for a sum of 2 million Naira. Secondly, he recommended a ban from using social media in Nigeria for at least one year. The third point involved mandatory community service or jail time.
In his full statement, the man also added that Peller should be made to fix any government property he damaged and undergo compulsory psychiatric treatment.
Public Backing for Strict Measures
The post quickly garnered significant attention and support from other social media users who agreed with the call for stern legal action. Many reactions focused on the perceived danger and irresponsibility of the streamer's actions.
One user, @n6oflife6, commented, "Well done guys. I totally support this ruling by the Nigerian Police. That Peller boy endangered the lives of other road users... Pls detain him and force him to get Psychiatric Rehabilitation for clout chasing."
Another, @RGAMeyer, urged for a strong legal precedent: "Kindly prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law... There needs to be a precedent that includes jail time and even loss of income. This is a danger to public safety."
The discourse also touched on broader issues of influencer responsibility. User @AmachreeBomate noted, "If a professional movie set requires permits, closed roads, and paramedics for a stunt, why does an influencer think a ring light and a TikTok account give them immunity?"
Context and Related Reactions
Peller's arrest followed a car accident in Lagos that was reportedly streamed online. Prior to the police action, three other Nigerians had publicly called for his arrest, citing the available evidence from the incident.
In a related development, an Islamic cleric previously stated that upon seeing a video of the accident, his initial impulse was to curse Peller, as he mistakenly believed a woman was involved in the cause.
Contrasting the calls for punishment, a separate report highlighted a young female fan who was seen in a viral video weeping and praying fervently for Peller's safety and life following the accident, showing the polarizing effect the streamer has on his audience.
The case continues to unfold, with the public keenly watching to see what final actions the authorities will take against the content creator, setting a potential benchmark for how similar cases involving online personalities are handled in the future.
