Oyo State Police Command has arraigned two individuals, Prophet Moses Idowu ‘m’ and Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun, before a court of competent jurisdiction over offences bordering on the unlawful publication of false information, defamatory statements, indignity to a late singe Toluwanising deceased body and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
The arraignment of the suspects followed separate investigations into their alleged involvement in the circulation of videos and publications containing unsubstantiated allegations concerning the late singer and members of his family, actions capable of causing emotional distress to the bereaved family and disturbing public peace.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka said on Friday evening in the first case, Prophet Moses Idowu was arrested following an incident in which he visited a morgue where the corpse of the popular gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji (Toluwanisings), claiming to possess spiritual powers to resurrect a deceased person.
In the course of the incident, he said the suspect recorded a video of the deceased’s body and subsequently circulated the footage on social media without the consent or authorisation of the deceased’s family, thereby subjecting the remains to indignity and causing further distress to the bereaved family.
Beyond the unauthorised recording and publication of the deceased’s body, the suspect also allegedly made publications accusing the deceased’s wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager of being responsible for the death, without any substantiated evidence to support such claims.
Consequently, Olayinka the suspect was arraigned on four counts bordering on the unlawful recording and publication of false information, unlawful publication of defamatory matter, improperly offering indignity to the dead human body by recording and publishing its image without the consent and authority of the family, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace.
“Following his arraignment, the court ordered that he be remanded at the Correctional Centre, while the matter was adjourned to 2nd December, 2026, for further proceedings” he said.
Similarly, in a related development involving the same deceased person, the Command arrested one Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun ‘m’ yesterday 12/11/2026 over the alleged publication of false and defamatory information on social media platforms.
The suspect in the published videos accused the Personal Assistant (PA) to the deceased and members of his family of being responsible for his death, thereby further spreading allegations against individuals already affected by the loss.
“Investigation revealed that the suspect proceeded to produce and circulate videos containing unsubstantiated allegations concerning the deceased, his wife and other family members, despite being aware of an undertaking signed by the concerned parties restraining individuals from making publications, whether in print or through any other medium, concerning the deceased.
“This was in addition to several warnings and cautions issued by both the family and the police against the circulation of unverified information. Despite these interventions, the suspect went ahead with the publications.
“Consequently, Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun was arraigned today on charges bordering on the publication of false news on Facebook, unlawful publication of defamatory matter and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. The court adjourned the matter to 11th December, 2026, for further proceedings”, he said.
He explained that the two cases underscore the Command’s concern about the growing tendency of some individuals to use social media platforms to circulate unverified allegations, expose sensitive images and make defamatory publications, particularly in circumstances involving death and other emotionally sensitive matters.
“While the Police recognises the right of citizens to freedom of expression, such rights must be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law.
“In view of this, 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 public is equally advised 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,” he added.
He said the Command remains committed to upholding the law, protecting the rights and dignity of all persons, and ensuring that individuals who engage in unlawful conduct under the guise of social media commentary are held accountable in accordance with extant laws.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga has urged members of the public to exercise restraint, verify information before publication and cooperate with the police in maintaining public peace, safety and security.
