The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed plans to arrest and prosecute a TikTok streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, who was seen engaging in a live video stream while driving, which led to a road traffic crash.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said he has directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to activate all necessary processes for the prosecution of the individual involved for reckless driving.
Mohammed, in a statement on Monday, warned that the Corps would not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against any individual, celebrity or otherwise, found engaging in distracted or reckless driving, stressing that no social media content, online trend or momentary clout is worth a human life.
According to him, the 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.
He said: “In line with this position, the Corps Marshal has directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to immediately activate all necessary processes for the prosecution of the individual involved for reckless driving, use of phone while driving and distracted driving, in accordance with extant traffic laws.
“Expectedly, the Corps Marshal therefore calls on Actors Guilds, entertainment associations, influencer networks and content creator communities to urgently rein in their members and promote responsible conduct, particularly 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 further urged road users to understand that public roads are not studios, stages or streaming platforms.
“They are shared spaces governed by laws designed to preserve lives. Nigerians are encouraged to report dangerous driving behaviours and support collective efforts toward safer roads.
“FRSC remains resolute in its mandate to ensure safer highways and reiterates that road safety is a shared responsibility that demands discipline, restraint and respect for the law by all, without exception,” he added.
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