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Popular Lagos-based TikTok streamer and content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has publicly apologised following a dramatic car crash that occurred during a live TikTok broadcast, appealing to Nigerians to stop directing abuse toward fellow creator Jarvis.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, Peller spoke from a hospital bed, taking responsibility for the incident and admitting that his actions were driven by emotional distress. The visibly shaken influencer acknowledged that he had acted recklessly and expressed deep regret over the situation.
“I am sorry for everything I have done. Please, I am truly sorry. I allowed my emotions to get the best of me, and that is why I acted the way I did. I did not mean for things to turn out this way,” he said.
He went on to plead with members of the public to leave Jarvis out of the controversy, stressing that she had no involvement in the events that led to the crash.
“Please forgive me. I am very sorry, and I did not do it intentionally. I am asking everyone to forgive me. Please do not bully Jarvis. She is not the problem. It’s me,” he added.
Alongside the video, Peller included a caption in which he revealed that he was currently receiving medical care and assured his followers that such behaviour would not happen again.
“I’m sorry, Nigerians, please I am sorry I will never do that again, am very sorry, please, for now I am on medication, once I’m done with my medication I will be online,” he wrote.
The apology follows a troubling incident that occurred last Sunday on the Lekki–Epe Expressway. During a TikTok livestream titled RIP Peller, the influencer crashed his newly purchased Mercedes-Benz while driving and broadcasting simultaneously. The livestream quickly went viral, drawing widespread concern and criticism.
Throughout the broadcast, Peller appeared emotionally unstable and was reportedly engaged in a phone conversation believed to involve Jarvis, amid circulating rumours of issues in their relationship. Viewers were alarmed by several statements he made during the stream.
At one point, he was heard saying, “I will use this car and have an accident right now,” followed later by, “I’m scared. I’m scared.”
In another deeply concerning moment, he reportedly said, “If you leave me, people will mock me… Thank you, I’m going to kill myself,” shortly before driving off and colliding with a stone barrier along the expressway.
Videos captured immediately after the crash showed bystanders rushing to assist him, while later images of the badly damaged vehicle flooded social media platforms. Peller was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment.
The incident triggered strong reactions online, with many Nigerians condemning the act as reckless and irresponsible. The Lagos State Police Command later confirmed that Peller was arrested and detained over the crash. According to the police, his actions amounted to dangerous driving, posing a serious risk to both himself and other road users. The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Above the legal consequences, the episode has sparked broader conversations about mental health, emotional vulnerability, and the pressures faced by social media influencers. Many observers have raised concerns about the increasing trend of creators engaging in risky or sensational behaviour for online attention, calling for more accountability and mental health support within the digital space.
While public opinion remains divided, Peller’s apology has shifted some focus toward compassion, responsibility, and the need for greater awareness around emotional well-being in the age of livestreaming and viral content.
Watch him speak below…
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