The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned two men over the unauthorised recording and circulation of the corpse of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, and the publication of allegations accusing members of his family of responsibility for his death.
The command disclosed this in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on Friday.
One of the suspects, Prophet Moses Idowu, was arrested after visiting the morgue where the singer’s remains were kept, claiming he had spiritual powers to resurrect the dead.
According to the police, Idowu recorded a video of the deceased’s body during the visit and circulated it on social media without the consent or authorisation of the family.
The command said the action subjected the deceased’s remains to indignity and caused further distress to his bereaved family.
It added that Idowu also allegedly published claims accusing the singer’s wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager of being responsible for his death without providing substantiated evidence.
He was subsequently arraigned on four counts bordering on unlawful recording and publication of false information, defamation, indignity to a deceased human body and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
The court ordered that he be remanded at the Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until December 2, 2026, for further proceedings.
In a separate development, the police arrested another suspect, Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun, on Thursday, November 12, over alleged false and defamatory publications on social media.
The command said Dunminimnun circulated videos accusing the deceased’s personal assistant and family members of being responsible for his death.
According to the police, investigations revealed that the suspect continued making the publications despite being aware of an undertaking signed by concerned parties restraining individuals from making publications about the deceased through print or other media.
The command added that the publications persisted despite several warnings from the family and police against circulating unverified information.
Dunminimnun was arraigned on charges bordering on the publication of false news on Facebook, unlawful publication of defamatory matter and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
His case was adjourned until December 11, 2026, for further proceedings.
The police expressed concern over the circulation of unverified allegations and sensitive images on social media, particularly in cases involving deaths and grieving families.
The command warned social media users and content creators against spreading false information, sharing sensitive images of deceased persons or making reckless allegations without credible evidence.
It also urged members of the public to respect the dignity of the dead, show consideration for bereaved families and allow established investigative and judicial processes to determine the circumstances surrounding suspicious deaths.
Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping.
His death generated public concern following allegations by his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, that several hospitals had declined to admit the singer while efforts were being made to secure emergency medical attention.
His remains were buried at his residence in Ibadan on November 9 in a private ceremony attended by a few guests.
The burial followed weeks of disagreement between his father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, and his widow over his final resting place.
His father had reportedly preferred that the singer be buried either at a house he built or beside his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.
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