The Nigerian Army has reportedly arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the traditional wedding of content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and fellow TikTok personality Jarvis.
According to a report by SaharaReporters, the arrests were made on Tuesday following intelligence suggesting that the soldiers participated in an illegal deployment at the high-profile wedding held in Lekki, Lagos State, over the weekend.
Military sources quoted in the report said preliminary investigations are underway to determine the extent of the personnel’s involvement and whether other individuals were connected to the incident.
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 (81DMSH) in Obalende, Lagos.
According to one military source:
“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.
“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 development follows the circulation of several videos from the wedding showing individuals dressed in military uniforms providing security and escorting some celebrity guests.
One of the videos that generated widespread reactions online allegedly showed a uniformed soldier escorting TikTok personality Ivanna through the crowded venue.
The footage prompted criticism from some Nigerians, who questioned why serving military personnel were allegedly providing security at a private celebrity event.
The wedding of Peller and Jarvis, held in Lekki, attracted entertainers, social media influencers and other prominent personalities, becoming one of the most talked-about events of the weekend
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