Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has shared the harrowing details of his one-week detention following a dramatic car crash on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The incident, which occurred in January 2026, came on the heels of a painful breakup that played out publicly on social media.
A Cascade of Crises: Heartbreak, Crash, and Arrest
The young streamer was in the midst of a live broadcast, visibly distressed over the collapse of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Jarvis, when he lost control of his vehicle. The car crashed into a roadside culvert, prompting alarmed onlookers to rush him to the hospital. Shortly after, Peller was arrested by authorities for the act which endangered his life and that of other road users.
Recounting his time in custody, Peller described being completely overwhelmed. The combination of emotional turmoil from the breakup, the physical shock of the accident, and the sudden arrest left him in a fragile mental state. He revealed that he found it difficult to eat the food provided in detention as he struggled to process the gravity of his situation.
Despite his repeated attempts to explain to officers that the crash was not a deliberate act, his pleas were ignored. He was held for a full week before being released.
The Pain of Celebrity Abandonment
Perhaps more painful than the jail experience was the sense of betrayal Peller felt from some within the celebrity community. The content creator, who recently made headlines for a kiss with fellow creator King Mitchy, disclosed that he reached out to many well-known figures for help during his detention, only to be met with silence.
"I called on many celebrities to help my life; I will tell you who came and who did not," Peller lamented. "Nobody cared about me; I looked like a useless boy." He expressed deep disappointment that many he considered allies backed away during his moment of crisis, with only a few offering support.
Gratitude for Fan Support
In stark contrast to the celebrity snub, Peller expressed profound gratitude to his fans and supporters. He acknowledged that their vocal calls for his release were a crucial source of strength during one of the darkest periods of his life. Their unwavering support, he admitted, meant everything to him and is something for which he remains deeply indebted.
The story has sparked significant reactions online. Social media users have been divided, with some expressing sympathy for Peller's ordeal, while others questioned his earlier boasts of having connections with "big people." Comments like "When gen off everybody go unplug their phone" and "Reality is always different from online love" highlighted the public discourse around fair-weather friendships in the digital age.
This incident follows earlier reports by Legit.ng that Peller's ex, Jarvis, was spotted with a mystery man in Lagos, after which Peller himself declared he was "done with Nigerian ladies," further fueling social media conversations about their split.
