FRSC Vows to Prosecute TikTok Star Peller Over Reckless Driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is sending a clear and strong message: road safety laws apply to everyone, regardless of fame or followers.
In a significant move, the Corps has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a recent road traffic crash allegedly linked to his reckless behaviour behind the wheel.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has publicly expressed deep concern over a worrying trend: the rise of dangerous road behaviour among celebrities, social media influencers, and content creators.
The immediate catalyst for this action is a circulating online video showing Peller live-streaming while driving, an act that reportedly culminated in a traffic accident.
“Live streaming, content creation, recording or engaging in any activity that distracts a driver while driving is a direct violation of established road traffic regulations and poses grave danger…” – Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed
This incident, according to the Corps Marshal, serves as a “grim reminder that fame does not confer immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous behaviour on public roads.”
Action Taken: Prosecution Underway
In a firm statement, the FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, confirmed that the Corps Marshal has directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to initiate prosecution processes against Peller.
The charges will include:
• Reckless driving
• Use of phone while driving
• Distracted driving
The FRSC is resolute: “No social media content, online trend, or momentary clout is worth a human life.” They are prepared to apply the full weight of the law against any individual—celebrity or otherwise—found engaging in such hazardous acts.
Beyond prosecuting the individual, Corps Marshal Mohammed is urging professional bodies and organizations within the entertainment sphere to take responsibility.
He specifically called on actors’ guilds, entertainment associations, influencer networks, and content creator communities to actively monitor their members and promote responsible conduct.
Celebrities and influencers hold considerable sway, especially over young Nigerians. The Corps Marshal emphasized they “must be seen as ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness.”
The FRSC reminds all motorists of a critical truth: “Public roads are not studios, stages, or streaming platforms.” They are shared spaces governed by laws designed to protect every life.
Road safety is a collective responsibility. The FRSC urges all Nigerians to support the efforts to make the roads safer by maintaining discipline, exercising restraint, and immediately reporting dangerous driving.
