FRSC to Prosecute TikTok Star, Peller After Live-Stream Crash, Warns Influencers on Road Safety
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed plans to prosecute popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a road traffic crash allegedly linked to distracted driving while engaging in a live social media broadcast.
The development has reignited concerns over the growing trend of reckless driving among celebrities and influencers seeking online attention.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, described the incident as troubling and avoidable, stressing that the act of live streaming while driving constitutes a serious violation of Nigeria’s traffic laws.
According to the FRSC, such behaviour significantly increases the risk of crashes and poses grave danger not only to the driver but also to passengers, pedestrians, and other road users.
In a statement issued by the Corps and signed by its spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Mohammed noted that the crash could easily have resulted in severe injuries or fatalities.
He emphasised that using mobile devices, recording content, or engaging audiences online while driving amounts to distracted driving, an offence clearly prohibited under existing road safety regulations.
Following the incident, the FRSC leadership directed the Lagos State Sector Command to commence all necessary legal processes against the TikTok personality.
The offences under consideration include reckless driving, use of a mobile phone while driving, and failure to exercise due care on the road.
The agency reiterated that no individual, regardless of social status or online popularity, is above the law.
Beyond the specific case, the FRSC used the opportunity to issue a strong warning to celebrities, entertainers, and social media influencers across the country.
Mohammed stressed that public figures command significant influence, particularly among young Nigerians, and their actions often shape public behaviour.
He urged them to act responsibly and promote safe driving habits rather than risky conduct that could lead to loss of lives.
The Corps Marshal also called on professional bodies within the entertainment and creative industries to educate their members on traffic safety and lawful road use.
According to him, responsible behaviour by influential individuals can contribute significantly to reducing road crashes nationwide.
Reaffirming the agency’s commitment to road safety, Mohammed warned that the FRSC would continue to apply the full weight of the law against anyone found engaging in unsafe driving practices.
He stressed that no social media trend, online challenge, or digital clout is worth endangering human lives.
The FRSC further encouraged Nigerians to remain vigilant and report dangerous driving behaviours when observed, noting that public cooperation is essential in making roads safer for everyone.
