Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised security deployment during the lavish wedding ceremony of popular content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and fellow TikTok personality Jarvis, held in Lekki, Lagos State, over the weekend. Military sources confirmed to SaharaReporters on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, that the arrests followed intelligence indicating that the soldiers participated in an illegal deployment at the celebrity event.
The arrested personnel have been identified as Private Onasanya Ifeoluwa, with service number 23NA/85/10007, and Private Ukpai Onyinyechi, with service number 23NA/85/7885. Both soldiers are attached to the 81 Division Medical Services and Hospital (81DMSH) in Obalende, Lagos. According to a top military source, the soldiers were apprehended on Tuesday morning as investigations commenced into the incident. "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," the source said. "Preliminary investigation is ongoing to establish the extent of their involvement and identify other personnel connected with the incident."
The arrests came after videos from the high-profile wedding circulated widely on social media, showing uniformed military personnel providing security around some of the celebrity guests. One of the videos, which drew significant public attention, allegedly showed a Nigerian soldier acting as a bouncer for TikTok personality Ivanna while escorting her through the crowded venue. The footage triggered widespread criticism online, with many Nigerians questioning why military personnel were allegedly deployed to a private social event involving influencers and celebrities. The Nigerian Army has consistently maintained that serving personnel are prohibited from undertaking unauthorised private security duties or participating in illegal deployments without official approval.
Peller and Jarvis' wedding, held in Lekki over the weekend, attracted several prominent entertainers, social media influencers, and content creators, making it one of the most talked-about celebrity occasions of the weekend. Videos from the ceremony dominated social media platforms, with large crowds of fans and guests in attendance. However, controversy soon followed after clips surfaced showing men in military uniforms managing access to parts of the venue and escorting some attendees. The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing military regulations and has warned that any personnel found engaging in unauthorised private security duties would face disciplinary action. As investigations continue, the Army is expected to provide further updates on the outcome of the probe.
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