The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers accused of providing unauthorised security at the weekend wedding of TikTok personality Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and fellow content creator Jarvis in Lekki.
Military sources said the pair were detained on Tuesday morning after intelligence indicated they took part in an illegal deployment at the high-profile ceremony.
The soldiers were identified as Private Onasanya Ifeoluwa (23NA/85/10007) and Private Ukpai Onyinyechi (23NA/85/7885), both attached to the 81 Division Medical Services and Hospital in Obalende, Lagos.
“Following credible intelligence on the involvement of Nigerian Army personnel in illegal deployment during popular social influencer’s wedding known as Peller at Lekki, Lagos, the Group arrested 23NA/85/10007 PTE Onasanya Ifeoluwa of 81 Division Medical Services and Hospital (81DMSH) and 23NA/85/7885 PTE Ukpai Onyinyechi of 81DMSH at Obalende this morning,” a senior military source told Sahara Reporters.
“Preliminary investigation is ongoing to establish the extent of their involvement and identify other personnel connected with the incident. Further details will be forwarded as the investigation unfolds,” the source added.
Videos from the event, which attracted large crowds of fans, entertainers and influencers, circulated widely online and showed uniformed personnel managing access and escorting some guests, including TikTok personality Ivanna.
The footage sparked public criticism over the apparent use of soldiers for private security at a celebrity function. The army has long barred serving personnel from undertaking unauthorised private security duties without official approval.
