The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, over alleged reckless and distracted driving.

The decision follows a viral video showing the influencer livestreaming while driving — an action the FRSC said reportedly led to a road traffic crash. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide.

According to the statement, the Corps Marshal expressed serious concern about what he described as a growing trend of reckless road behaviour among celebrities, social media influencers, and content creators who, in pursuit of online attention, flout traffic regulations and endanger lives.

He stressed that livestreaming, recording, or engaging in any form of content creation while driving is a clear violation of traffic laws and poses significant risks to both the driver and other road users.

Consequently, the Corps Marshal directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to immediately commence prosecution of the individual involved for reckless driving, use of a mobile phone while driving, and distracted driving, in line with existing traffic laws.

“This incident, which could have resulted in loss of lives, is a stark reminder that fame does not confer immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous behaviour on public roads,” the statement read.

The FRSC boss further warned that public roads are not studios or stages, noting that such actions undermine national efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities.

He also called on actors’ guilds, entertainment associations, influencer networks, and content creator communities to urgently caution their members and promote responsible conduct on Nigerian roads.

“Celebrities and influencers wield enormous influence, especially among young Nigerians, and must be seen as ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness,” he said.

The FRSC reiterated that it would apply the full weight of the law against anyone found engaging in reckless or distracted driving, regardless of status.


“No social media content, online trend, or momentary clout is worth a human life,” the statement concluded.