By Wellington Jopelo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to prosecute popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, following a road crash linked to reckless driving.
The incident reportedly occurred while the content creator was live streaming from his car.
FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed expressed concern over a rising trend of unsafe driving by celebrities, social media influencers, and content creators.
He described the actions as dangerous, unlawful, and capable of causing serious harm to other road users.
“The incident serves as a grim reminder that fame does not confer immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous behaviour on public roads,” Mohammed said in a statement signed by the corps spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide.
Mohammed warned that live streaming, recording, or any activity that distracts a driver violates traffic laws and threatens the safety of everyone on the road. “Such actions undermine national efforts aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities,” he added.
The FRSC has directed its Lagos State Sector Commander to begin legal proceedings against Peller for reckless driving, distracted driving, and using a phone while driving, in line with existing traffic regulations.
The corps marshal called on professional and entertainment associations to take responsibility for their members, urging them to promote safe driving practices among celebrities and influencers.
“Celebrities and influencers wield significant influence, especially among young Nigerians, and must be seen as ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness,” Mohammed said.
He warned that the FRSC will enforce the law strictly against anyone found engaging in distracted or reckless driving, regardless of status. “No social media content, online trend or momentary clout is worth a human life,” he stressed.
Mohammed reminded motorists that public roads are shared spaces governed by law, not stages or studios, and urged Nigerians to report unsafe driving to support collective road safety efforts.