Lagos—Social media has been thrown into a frenzy following the reported abduction of popular Nigerian streamer and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, during a TikTok live session on Wednesday night.
Jungle-Journalist.Com reports that clips from the livestream show the 20-year-old engaging in a tense exchange with unidentified armed men. In the footage, Peller was heard saying:
“You dey carry gun, Ogun wan kill you? Calm down jor. Na who you come dey point gun for?”
One of the gunmen replied angrily:
“Na me you dey follow me the tok like that? I say make you calm down, you dey follow me dey tok anyhow.”
The video captured voices in the background suggesting a scuffle before someone was heard saying Peller had been taken to an unknown location. His car and mobile phone were reportedly abandoned at the scene by the time associates arrived.
Speculations and Reactions
The incident has sparked widespread speculation online. While many fear the content creator has been kidnapped, others suspect it may be a prank or part of a scripted skit.
Adding to the tension, Peller’s partner, Jarvis, shared a cryptic Instagram post with praying hands, a broken heart, and crying emojis, fueling anxiety among fans.
According to reports from Nairaland, the incident occurred late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, August 28, 2025. Associates, including Tekunbi, confirmed that his belongings were found but his whereabouts remain unknown.
Official Response
As of press time, the police and other security agencies have not issued any official statement on the matter. No ransom demand or claim of responsibility has surfaced.
What We Know So Far:
- Peller was live on TikTok when armed men stopped his car.
- Video shows an exchange before the live feed ended abruptly.
- His car and phone were later found abandoned.
- No confirmation yet from authorities on whether this was a genuine abduction or a skit.
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