The Oyo State Police Command has taken two men to court over the unauthorised filming and sharing of videos showing the remains of late gospel artist Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, widely known as Toluwanisings.
The suspects are also facing charges over online publications that accused members of the late singer's family of being behind his demise. DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the command's spokesperson, made this known in an official statement issued on Friday, according to Punch.
One of those charged, Prophet Moses Idowu, visited the mortuary where the musician's body was deposited, claiming he had spiritual power to bring him back to life. Police noted that while at the facility, Idowu recorded the corpse and posted the clip online without family approval, causing emotional pain to the grieving household.
The prophet also allegedly shared claims that accused the singer’s widow, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager of causing his death, without presenting any proof. He was subsequently arraigned on four counts covering unlawful filming, circulating false information, defaming the family, showing indignity to a body, and acts likely to disturb public peace. The court remanded him in a correctional facility and fixed December 2, 2026, for hearing.
In the second case, officers arrested Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun on Thursday, November 12. Investigators revealed that Dunminimnun published videos on Facebook blaming the singer’s personal assistant and relatives for the death, ignoring earlier warnings and a signed agreement preventing outside publications about the case. His hearing was postponed to December 11, 2026.
Toluwanisings passed away in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing. His burial took place privately at his Ibadan home on November 9, following family disagreements over where he should be laid to rest.
The police strongly cautioned digital content creators and internet users against circulating sensitive pictures of deceased individuals or making unsubstantiated claims against grieving families.
