Peller’s arrest, begs for suicide attempt
Popular TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller, has tendered his apology to Nigerians from his hospital abode following his arrest over an attempted suicide on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
In a popular video shared on Instagram, the influencer admitted that he gave in to his emotions which was overwhelming. He expressed regret over his action.
“I am sorry, Nigerians. Please, I will never do that again. I let my emotions get to me; I didn’t do it intentionally,” he said.
Peller made effort to take his own life during a live-stream on the Lekki–Epe Expressway; an incident that ended in a road crash. The livestream, which he titled “RIP Peller,” quickly went viral on social media.
He reportedly took the action following an alleged breakup with his girlfriend, Elizabeth Amadou, also known as Jarvis. At the time of the incident, Peller was alone in his newly purchased Mercedes-Benz and was said to be emotionally distressed while on a phone call with someone believed to have been Jarvis.
While livestreaming, he could be seen and heard crying while expressing fear before the vehicle crashed.
Due to this incident, Peller was arrested and detained by the Lagos State Police Command for reckless driving while live-streaming, an action that resulted in a road traffic crash.
Confirming the arrest, police spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, said Peller’s actions constituted a deliberate attempt to take his own life and posed a serious threat to public safety. She added that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation.
“The outcome of the investigation will be made public upon conclusion, and the suspect will be charged before a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, also cautioned social media influencers and content creators against using their platforms to promote dangerous, unlawful, or criminal behaviour.
“Such lawlessness will not be tolerated, and the full weight of the law will be applied to any offender,” he warned.
Meanwhile, amid widespread reactions to Peller’s hospitalisation, Jarvis addressed claims that she had visited him in hospital. In a live video, she confirmed that she was no longer in a relationship with the influencer, citing emotional instability as a major concern.
“He cannot control his emotions. That’s the problem,” she said.
Describing Peller as a kind person, she explained that the decision was made to allow space for healing rather than reconciliation.
“The relationship is not the issue now. The focus is on helping him get better. For now, the relationship is over,” she added.
Jarvis also appealed to supporters and social media users to refrain from spreading harmful narratives or mocking the situation, stressing the need for compassion during the recovery process.
