Peller Recounts Jail Experience, Laments Celebrities Ignoring Him in Tough Times
- Peller recounted his short time in jail after being arrested for crashing his car, an act which endangered his life and that of other road users
- The content creator crashed his car during a livestream session in the heat of his relationship collapse with his ex-girlfriend, Jarvis
- Sharing his experience, Peller appreciated his fans and supporters for their call for his release while lamenting the unexpected snub from some celebrities
Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has opened up about his traumatic one-week stay in jail following his arrest after a car crash along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Peller’s arrest came shortly after his painful breakup, which spiralled into an emotional breakdown that played out live on social media.
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During the livestream, the TikToker could be heard expressing deep distress and lamenting how unbearable the heartbreak had become. Moments later, he crashed his car into a roadside culvert, triggering panic as onlookers quickly rushed him to the hospital.
Peller shares jail experience
Speaking about his time in detention, Peller revealed that the combination of heartbreak, the crash and his sudden arrest left him completely overwhelmed.
He explained that his mental state made it difficult for him to eat the food served while he was in custody, as he struggled to fully grasp the implications of his actions.
Peller also disclosed that he repeatedly tried to explain to the officers that the crash was not deliberate. According to him, despite his explanations, his pleas were ignored, and he was held by the authorities for a full week.
Peller laments celebrities’ snub amid detention
Another heartbreak felt by the streamer was the unexpected snub from some celebrities during his detention. Peller, who recently shared a kiss with fellow creator King Mitchy, revealed that many celebrities whom he thought he could count on backed away during his moment of trouble, except for a few.
Describing the reality that hit him, he said:
"I called on many celebrities to help my life; I will tell you who came and who did not. Nobody cared about me; I looked like a useless boy."
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Peller appreciates fans who supported him
Expressing heartfelt appreciation, the content creator thanked his fans for standing up for him and calling for his release.
He admitted that their support meant everything to him during one of the darkest moments of his life, adding that he remains deeply grateful and indebted to them.
Reactions trail Peller's one-week detention experience
@pymesTHEplug said:
"You go get appetite ke! 😂. I just pray we don’t find ourselves in situations we can’t control."
@KingsleyIyamu6 penned:
"Few months ago he said he has connection of big people. No he’s saying nobody turned up for him only few 🌚. When gen off everybody go unplug their phone."
@SportyStacey7 stated:
"Dem dey vex say u dey make more money. But who now got you out and what did you do for them to arrest you?"
@__oses wrote:
"Reality is always different from online love, when life hits the fan your online friends might never come through for you."
@ChiedoMatilda added:
"Who wan send person wey mumu don full him head."
Watch the video below:
Jarvis spotted with mystery man
Legit.ng earlier reported that Jarvis was captured with an unknown man in Lagos, coming shortly after her relationship with Peller fell apart. In the short clip, which quickly got people talking, the TikTok star was seen in a close interaction with the man, leading to fresh rumours about her love life.
Not long after the video went viral, Peller also ignited reactions online when he openly declared that he was done with Nigerian ladies, a statement that further fuelled conversations across social media.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
