Nigerian cleric Prophet Moses Idowu has been arrested after visiting a morgue where the body of gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, was being kept, claiming he had the spiritual power to bring him back to life.
According to the Oyo State Police Command, Idowu visited the facility after the singer’s death and recorded a video showing his body. He later circulated the footage on social media without seeking permission from the bereaved family.
The incident drew the attention of the police, who said the recording subjected the deceased’s remains to indignity and caused further distress to his relatives.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said Idowu also made online publications accusing the singer’s wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his manager of being responsible for his death.
Police said the accusations were made without substantiated evidence, raising concerns over the spread of claims about the circumstances surrounding the singer’s passing.
Police raise concern over online accusations
The arrest comes amid tensions surrounding the singer’s death, with the police also reporting action against content creator Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun over videos accusing the deceased’s personal assistant and family members of being involved in his death.
According to the command, the content creator continued publishing the claims despite an earlier peace agreement. The police said the two cases involved the circulation of videos and allegations that had caused distress to the singer’s family.
Idowu was arrested on Friday, November 13, 2026, and later arraigned. The court ordered that he be held at a correctional centre as the case continues. The second suspect had appeared in court a day earlier.
Who was Toluwanisings?
Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, was a Nigerian gospel singer. His death attracted attention from fans and members of the gospel music community, with the circumstances surrounding his passing also becoming a subject of discussion online.
The controversy surrounding the circulation of footage from the morgue has since raised questions about respecting the privacy and dignity of deceased people, as well as the impact of unverified accusations on grieving families.
The police have urged the public to avoid spreading claims about the singer’s death without evidence.
