Prophet Remanded for Filming Dead Gospel Singer’s Corpse and Spreading Defamation

​Oyo Police Crack Down on Cyber Harassment and Unauthorized Footage

​The Oyo State Police Command has taken a firm stance against the digital exploitation of the deceased, arraigning a self-styled prophet and a content creator over the unauthorized recording and viral circulation of the corpse of the late gospel artist, Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, widely known as Toluanisings.

​The primary suspect, Prophet Moses Idowu, reportedly visited the morgue housing the singer’s remains under the guise of possessing divine resurrection powers. Instead of offering solace, Idowu allegedly filmed the deceased’s body and distributed the footage online without the family’s consent. Police spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka condemned the act, noting that it subjected the remains to severe indignity and inflicted profound psychological distress on the bereaved family.

​Beyond the graphic recording, Idowu faces serious legal trouble for social media publications that levied unproven accusations against the late singer’s wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager, directly blaming them for the tragedy without credible evidence.

​Consequently, Idowu was formally arraigned on a four-count charge encompassing:

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• ​Unlawful recording and publication of false information
• ​Defamation of character
• ​Indignity to a deceased human body
• ​Conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace

​Following the arraignment, the presiding court ordered Idowu to be remanded at a correctional facility. The case has been adjourned until December 2, 2026, for continuation of the trial.

​In a parallel operation, law enforcement officers apprehended a second individual, content creator Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun. Investigators stated that Dunminimnun actively contributed to the online storm by broadcasting defamatory videos that falsely accused the late singer’s personal assistant and family members of foul play in his death.

​Authorities have issued a stern warning to internet users and self-proclaimed clerics, emphasizing that the command will not tolerate the exploitation of grief, violation of privacy, or the spread of malicious falsehoods across digital platforms.