The Oyo State police command has arraigned two men over separate allegations of corpse desecration, defamation and the circulation of false information concerning the death of gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, otherwise called Toluanisings.

The suspects, identified as Prophet Moses Idowu and Oladapo Dunmininu, were accused of publishing videos implicating the deceased’s wife, personal assistant, manager and other family members in his death.

In a statement on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, said Mr Idowu was arrested after visiting a morgue where the singer’s body was kept, claiming he could bring the deceased back to life.

The police alleged that Mr Idowu recorded the corpse and shared the footage online without the family’s permission, alongside accusations against the late singer’s wife and manager.

It said, “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.”

The court ordered his remand at a correctional centre and fixed December 2, 2026, for further proceedings.

In a separate case, Mr Dunmininu was arrested on Thursday for allegedly posting videos accusing the singer’s personal assistant and family members of involvement in his death.

The command said the suspect proceeded with the publications despite police warnings and an undertaking by concerned parties restricting public statements about the deceased.

“The suspect 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,” it added.

The court adjourned his case, involving three charges, until December 11, 2026.

Cautioning social media users against circulating unverified claims and sensitive images, the command said, “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.”

The police urged members of the public to verify information before sharing it, warning that freedom of expression does not exempt anyone from complying with the law.

Toluwanisings died on October 14 after he reportedly slumped in his residence. 

He was buried at his residence in Ibadan on Monday in a private ceremony.