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Pastor Arrested for Trying to Resurrect Late Singer Toluwanisings
By Micheal Chukwuebuka
The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned two men, Prophet Moses Idowu and journalist Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun, over alleged false publications, defamatory statements and actions capable of causing a breach of public peace following the death of gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.
Prophet Moses Idowu was arrested after allegedly visiting the morgue where the singer’s corpse was kept, claiming he possessed spiritual powers to resurrect the deceased. He reportedly recorded a video of the body and circulated it on social media without the consent or authorisation of the family.
The pastor also allegedly published accusations that the singer’s wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager were responsible for his death, without providing evidence to support the claims.
He was arraigned on four counts, including unlawful recording and publication of the deceased’s image, defamatory publications and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. The court ordered that he be remanded at the Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until December 2, 2026.
Similarly, journalist Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun was arrested on November 12 over videos in which he allegedly accused the singer’s personal assistant and family members of being responsible for his death.
According to the Police, he continued producing and circulating videos containing unsubstantiated allegations despite warnings from the family and Police, as well as an undertaking restraining individuals from publishing information about the deceased.
He was arraigned on three counts bordering on the publication of false news on Facebook, unlawful publication of defamatory matter and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. His case was adjourned until December 11, 2026.
The Police warned social media users and content creators against spreading unverified information, sharing sensitive images of deceased persons and making reckless allegations.
