Prophet arraigned for filming Toluwanisings’ corpse at morgue

The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned a self-styled prophet, Moses Idowu, over the unauthorised recording and circulation of the corpse of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.

The case was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday, November 13, 2026, by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, ValidViewNetwork reports.

THE PROPHET

Idowu was arrested after visiting the morgue where the singer’s remains were kept, claiming he possessed spiritual powers to resurrect the dead.

According to the police, he recorded the singer’s corpse and shared the footage on social media without the consent or authorisation of the family, “thereby subjecting the remains to indignity and causing further distress to the bereaved family”.

Idowu was also accused of publishing claims that the singer’s wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager were responsible for his death, without providing evidence to support the allegations.

He was 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 a correctional centre and adjourned the case until December 2, 2026, for further proceedings.

THE CONTENT CREATOR

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In a separate case, the police arrested and arraigned another suspect, Oladapo Joshua Dunmininun, on Thursday, November 12, over alleged false and defamatory publications about the singer’s death.

According to the command, Dunmininun circulated videos accusing the deceased’s personal assistant and family members of being responsible for his death.

The police said investigations showed that he continued making the publications despite an undertaking signed by concerned parties restricting individuals from making statements about the deceased through print or other media, and despite several warnings from the family and the police against spreading unverified information.

Dunmininun was arraigned on charges bordering on the publication of false news 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 .

THE WARNING

The command expressed concern over the spread of unverified claims and sensitive images on social media, particularly those involving deceased persons and grieving families.

“The command cautions members of the public, social media users and content creators against using digital platforms to spread false information, circulate sensitive images of deceased persons or make reckless allegations against individuals without credible evidence,” the statement said.

It urged the public to respect the dignity of the dead, show consideration for bereaved families, and allow investigative and judicial processes to establish the facts surrounding suspicious deaths.

THE BACKGROUND

Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping. His death attracted public attention following claims by his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, that several hospitals refused to admit him while efforts were being made to get him emergency medical attention.

The singer was buried at his residence in Ibadan on November 9 in a private ceremony attended by a few guests. His burial followed weeks of disagreement between his father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, and his widow over where he should be laid to rest .

WHY IT MATTERS

A man died. His family was still fighting over where to bury him. And then a prophet showed up at the morgue, claimed he could bring the dead back to life, and filmed the corpse for social media.

There is no spiritual power in that act. There is no prophecy. There is only content, and an audience, and the desecration of a body whose family had already been through enough.

The police have charged both Idowu and Dunminumnun. The courts will decide their fate. But the deeper offence is the culture that made it possible, in which death and grief are raw material, and the algorithm rewards whoever posts first.

Toluwanisings is buried. His family is trying to grieve. The videos are still online. ValidViewNetwork reports.