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Thugs snatched my guests’ phones during wedding - Peller

From The Punch · () English

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  • TikTok creator Peller alleged that suspected hoodlums stole phones from guests at his traditional wedding in Lagos.
  • He stated he has been refunding victims for their stolen devices and expressed frustration over the incidents occurring outside the venue.
  • Peller plans to increase security for his upcoming white wedding on August 8 to prevent a repeat of the thefts.

Popular TikTok creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has reported that suspected hoodlums stole mobile phones belonging to guests during his traditional wedding ceremony in Lagos. Peller disclosed this during a TikTok livestream on Monday, expressing exhaustion and frustration over the incidents, which he said occurred outside the wedding venue.

I’ve spent a significant amount replacing some of the stolen devices.

— PellerDescribing the financial impact of the thefts.

According to Peller, several guests contacted him after the ceremony to report that their phones had been snatched by individuals he described as 'agberos' (thugs or touts) who were gathered around the venue. He stated that he has been spending a significant amount of money to replace the stolen devices.

Agbero don occupy Lagos. No be small. Agbero plenty pass guests wey come to my wedding. Agbero plenty outside. People wey come say dem dey snatch their phones. Una know how many phone I don pay for?

— PellerExpressing frustration over the presence of 'agberos' and phone snatching.

"Agbero don occupy Lagos. No be small. Agbero plenty pass guests wey come to my wedding. Agbero plenty outside. People wey come say dem dey snatch their phones. Una know how many phone I don pay for?" Peller said, highlighting the prevalence of such incidents.

One girl, as she reach, na so dem snatch her phone for gate. Dem run away.

— PellerRecounting a specific incident of phone theft.

He recounted an instance where a female guest's phone was stolen immediately upon arrival at the venue. Peller also mentioned a road accident that occurred outside the venue while he was inside celebrating. Reflecting on the experience, he vowed to enhance security for his white wedding scheduled for August 8, which will be a private ceremony with only 100 invited guests, to prevent a recurrence of the thefts.

Me wey I dey inside hall dey do my wedding, na so them say I kill person. Agbero stay for front of car. Them say comot, he no gree. The car owner vex con jam am.

— PellerDescribing an incident involving 'agberos' and a car outside the venue.
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