Two Men Charged for Filming Toluwanisings' Body at Morgue

The Oyo State Police has charged two men for recording and sharing the body of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly called Toluwanisings. They also made false claims on social media, saying his family was responsible for his death.

The police shared this information in a statement from its Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, on Friday.

One suspect, Prophet Moses Idowu, was arrested after he visited a morgue where Toluwanisings' body was. He claimed he had spiritual powers to bring the dead back to life.

The police said, "During this incident, the suspect filmed a video of the deceased's body and shared it on social media without the family’s permission. This act brought disrespect to the remains and caused more pain to the grieving family."

Idowu also allegedly posted claims that the singer's wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager were responsible for his death. He did this without any proof to back up his claims.

As a result, he faced four charges. These included unlawful recording, spreading false information, disrespecting a deceased body, and actions likely to disturb public peace. The court ordered that Idowu be held at the Correctional Centre. His case will continue on December 2, 2026.

In another related matter, the police arrested the second suspect, Oladapo Joshua Dunmininu, on Thursday, November 12. He was charged with spreading false and defamatory posts on social media.

The police said Dunmininu shared videos accusing the deceased's personal assistant and family members of causing his death. The investigation showed he kept posting this information even after being warned not to do so by the family and the police.

The police added that he ignored several warnings against spreading unverified information. Dunmininu faced charges for posting false news on Facebook, unlawful publication of defamatory material, and actions likely to disrupt public peace. His case will be heard again on December 11, 2026.

The command expressed worry about the spread of unverified claims and sensitive images online, especially concerning death and grieving families.

The police urged the public, social media users, and content creators not to use online platforms to spread false information, share sensitive images of deceased individuals, or make unfounded allegations against anyone without solid proof.

They called on everyone to respect the dignity of the dead, show compassion for bereaved families, and let the proper legal and investigative processes address issues surrounding suspicious deaths.

Toluwanisings passed away in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing. His death raised concerns after his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, claimed that many hospitals turned him away while trying to get emergency medical help.

His body was laid to rest at his home in Ibadan on November 9, during a private ceremony attended by a few people. This burial came after weeks of arguments between his father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, and his widow over where he should be buried.

His father wanted him buried either in a house he built or next to his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.