Army arrest soldiers who served as bodyguards to celebs during Peller, Javis wedding

5.8.2026
The Nigeria army have arrested two soldiers who were seen acting as bouncers to celebrities during the wedding of TikTokers Peller and Javis.
Those arrested include Private Onasanya Ifeoluwa 23NA/85/10007 of the 81 Division Medical Services and Hospital (81DMSH) and Private Ukpai Onyinyechi23NA/85/7885, also attached to the 81DMSH in Obalende, Lagos.
According to military sources the two soldiers were arrested over their alleged involvement in an unauthorised deployment during the lavish wedding ceremony of the TikTok stars.
“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 source said.
The arrests come after videos from the high-profile wedding circulated widely on social media, showing uniformed military personnel providing security around some of the celebrity guests.