The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has declared its intention to take legal action against popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, famously known as Peller. This decision comes after a video went viral showing the influencer allegedly driving recklessly while live streaming, an act the FRSC says led to a traffic accident.
Details of the Incident and Official Statement
In a statement released on Monday, December 15, 2025, the Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Olusegun Ogungbemide, made the announcement. The statement conveyed the Corps Marshal's serious worry about an increasing pattern of irresponsible behaviour on roads by celebrities and social media influencers.
The Corps Marshal emphasised that creating content, whether live streaming or recording, while operating a vehicle is a direct breach of traffic laws. This behaviour creates severe dangers for the driver, passengers, and other road users.
Immediate Legal Action Ordered
Consequently, the Corps Marshal has given a directive to the Lagos State Sector Commander to start prosecution proceedings against Peller without delay. The charges will include reckless driving, use of a mobile phone while driving, and distracted driving, all in accordance with existing traffic regulations.
The FRSC's statement was unequivocal: "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."
A Warning to Influencers and Call for Responsibility
The FRSC boss issued a stern warning, stating that public roads are not studios for content creation. He pointed out that such actions sabotage national initiatives aimed at reducing road accidents and fatalities.
He further called upon guilds for actors, entertainment associations, and influencer networks to urgently advise their members to act responsibly. "Celebrities and influencers wield enormous influence, especially among young Nigerians, and must be seen as ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness," he asserted.
The statement concluded with a powerful and clear warning: the FRSC will apply the full extent of the law against anyone found guilty of reckless or distracted driving, no matter their social status. It firmly declared that no social media content or online trend is worth a human life.
