Popular Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, widely known as Peller, is currently detained by the Lagos State Police following an incident involving his newly purchased car.
Reports surfaced online on Tuesday, July 7, that the popular content creator was detained.
He was initially detained for driving his vehicle without a registered number plate and has since remained in police custody, drawing widespread attention and concern across social media,
The news quickly spread across X, Instagram and TikTok, with fans demanding answers and calling for his release.
Peller, known for his skits, live streams and over 10M+ followers, has become one of Nigeria’s biggest Gen Z influencers in 2025-2026.
His comedy, catchphrases and collabs with other creators made him a household name.
As of press time, the exact reason for the detention has not been officially confirmed by authorities or Peller’s team.
Fans have flooded the comment sections with #FreePeller and #JusticeForPeller, urging the police to release details.
This comes just days after Peller announced a major milestone in his career, making the news even more shocking to his fanbase.
