Temitope Osoba died at Police station, fiancé alleges

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos

The fiancé of late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, has alleged that the actress died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, contrary to speculation that she died from complications arising from her previous battle with breast cancer.

Onadeko made the allegation during an interview with the Celestial Reality Check, the Media Investigative Unit of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), on Saturday, while speaking on the circumstances surrounding the actress’ final days and dismissing several allegations that have emerged since her death.

According to the prophet, he learnt of Osoba’s death from an unidentified caller who contacted him around midnight.

“It was a random person that called me around 12 am that she died in a police station in Ikorodu,” he said.

Onadeko, Shepherd-in-Charge of CCC Onibuore Cathedral, Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State, said he did not know the particular police station where the actress allegedly died, but reported himself at a nearby station after receiving the information.

He said Osoba had gone to see one Mrs Kehinde Osoba, whom he identified as a church owner, shortly before her death.

“She had insisted to see Mrs Kehinde Osoba, she also has a church, although she said she wanted to see me too. When they left for there, I told them that I wasn’t chanced to go that day because of church programmes.

“The hairdresser that Tope was sleeping in her place was the person that went with her. We maintained communication and she even posted ‘Ogo tun tun’ until I heard that she died in the police station,” he said.

The allegation is a fresh twist to the circumstances surrounding Osoba’s death, which has been followed by claims and counterclaims concerning her health, relationship and final days.

Osoba had previously spoken publicly about her battle with breast cancer, including her treatment and surgery. In 2024, she announced her return to public life after the experience, describing the period as one that brought healing, growth and empowerment.

However, Onadeko insisted that cancer was not responsible for her death, although he acknowledged that the actress had battled the disease and undergone surgery.

“When I first met her, after I did a redemption prayer for her, she told me she wants to do a surgery on cancer. I prayed for her. In fact, the day she planned for her surgery, she did a skit with Boda Wasiu and then we moved to Evacare Hospital,” he said.

The prophet also denied allegations that he had access to money donated to Osoba for her surgery or that he used the funds to build his church.

“Who has an evidence that the money she got for her surgery is N30m? It wasn’t my account they sent the money to, it was hers. And I didn’t use the money to build church as rumoured.

“What I know is that people gave her money including Mike Adenuga who offered her a cheque. I never had access to her money,” he said.

Onadeko further stated that the church predated his relationship with Osoba, saying he met the actress about two years ago while the church had existed for about 20 years.

He also dismissed claims that Osoba was prevented from driving her car, saying she drove herself to Iperu, Ogun State, shortly before her death.

“She drove the car out herself. She was going to Iperu one Sunday. I don’t know Iperu that she went to neither do I know who she’s going to meet there but I think it is her mother side,” he said.

According to him, Osoba had reservations about visiting her maternal family because of what she believed was their previous treatment of her, but he encouraged her to maintain contact with them because they were planning to get married.

Onadeko also disclosed that Osoba struggled with smoking, saying he had encouraged her to quit and that members of his church were aware of the habit.

“She was dealing with smoking habit. And I wanted her to leave it. All the church members know about her smoking habit,” he said.

He equally denied allegations that Osoba was maltreated before her death, including claims that faeces or urine was poured on her body as punishment for allegedly stealing biscuits.

“When we were living together, we borrow each other money. She bought gold for herself and me. But she eventually sold them and we both spent the money, there has never been a time that we were under duress,” he maintained.

The prophet also denied claims that Osoba drank poison before her death.

He said the actress left the church about three weeks before her death and that, after learning of her death, he contacted one of her uncles, identified as Taiwo.

“She’s left the church about three weeks ago before her death. Since she died, I didn’t call any of her family. It was one of his uncles, Taiwo that I called but he was really mad at me and insisted that he doesn’t want to speak with me,” he said.

Osoba died on Wednesday at the age of 40.

She is scheduled to be buried on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Iperu Remo, Ogun State.

However, as of the time of filing this report, Onadeko’s claims had not been independently verified. There was also no independent confirmation establishing that Osoba died at a police station in Ikorodu or determining the exact circumstances and cause of her death.