A wave of shock and fear has rippled through Nigeria’s online community following the brazen kidnapping of popular TikTok star Peller, an abduction that was horrifyingly captured and broadcast on his own live stream.
The incident occurred late last night in Lagos. According to multiple reports, the content creator was returning from getting food when his vehicle was intercepted by four armed men. The situation escalated rapidly, with the gunmen surrounding his car and forcibly dragging him from the vehicle. The entire terrifying ordeal was captured live for his followers, turning a routine broadcast into a real-time crime scene.
Celebrity blogger Tunde Ednut shared the disturbing video on his Instagram, amplifying calls for help. “This is serious,” Ednut wrote in his post. “I hope this is a prank, but people should take it serious and report to the proper authorities.”
The video footage provides chilling details of the moment. Peller is heard expressing confusion and fear, saying, “Weting happen, guys see oh, why you dey point gun?” (What’s happening, guys see oh, why are you pointing a gun?). The unidentified assailants, whose appearance some reports suggest resembled local vigilantes, are heard ordering him out of the car while stating, “na you dey talk any how ba, come down.” (You’re the one who talks anyhow, come down.)
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At the time of this report, no ransom demands have been made public, and no group has claimed responsibility for the abduction. The motives behind the kidnapping remain unclear.
The silence from official security agencies has been notable, leading to growing public anxiety. The incident has also sparked a conversation about the safety of public figures in Nigeria, with many questioning why a celebrity of Peller’s status was moving around at such a late hour without security, given the country’s pervasive insecurity.
A search for Peller has started, his family, friends, and fans are left in a state of agonizing uncertainty. The online community is rallying, using the hashtag #FindPeller to put pressure on authorities and share any potential information.
This developing story shows the alarming normalization of kidnappings in Nigeria and the terrifying new frontier where social media livestreams become windows into real-world violence.
Breaking: Nigerian TikTok Star Peller Kidnapped During Live Stream in Lagos (Video).
