Oyo Police Arraign Two Men Over Toluwanisings' Corpse Video and Death Allegations

The Oyo State Police Command has taken action against two individuals for their involvement in the unauthorized recording and circulation of the remains of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, and the publication of unsubstantiated allegations linking his family members to his death. Prophet Moses Idowu and Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun were charged separately following investigations into their alleged activities on social media.

According to the police, Prophet Idowu was arrested after visiting the morgue where Toluwanisings' remains were deposited, claiming he possessed the spiritual ability to bring dead people back to life. During the visit, Idowu recorded a video of the deceased's body and subsequently circulated the footage on social media without the consent or authorization of the family. This action subjected the remains to indignity and caused additional distress to the bereaved family.

The police accused Idowu of publishing allegations that Toluwanisings' wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager were responsible for his death without providing credible evidence to substantiate the claims. As a result, Idowu was charged with four offences bordering on unlawful recording and publication, defamation, treating a deceased person's body in an undignified manner, and conduct capable of disturbing public peace.

Following his arraignment, the court ordered that Idowu be remanded at a correctional facility and adjourned the case until December 2, 2026. In a separate case, the police arraigned Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun following his arrest on Thursday, November 12, over alleged defamatory and unsubstantiated publications concerning Toluwanisings' death.

The police alleged that Dunminimnun circulated videos accusing the deceased's personal assistant and members of his family of having a hand in his death. Investigations revealed that Dunminimnun continued publishing the allegations despite being aware of an undertaking signed by the parties involved, which prohibited individuals from making publications about the deceased through print or other media.

Dunminimnun was charged with offences relating to the publication of false information on Facebook, unlawful publication of defamatory material, 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 those involving deceased persons and grieving families.

The Oyo State Police Command warned social media users and content creators against publishing images of dead persons or making allegations against individuals without credible evidence. The police 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 issues surrounding suspicious deaths.

Key points

• The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned two men for unauthorized recording and circulation of Toluwanisings' remains and publication of unsubstantiated death allegations.
• The suspects, Prophet Moses Idowu and Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun, were charged with various offences, including defamation and conduct capable of disturbing public peace.
• The police warned social media users and content creators against publishing unverified claims and sensitive images involving deceased persons and grieving families.