Tope Osoba: Husband, Hairdresser Arrested as Blogger Shares Justice Update

• Popular blogger Oko Awon Single Mothers announced on Instagram that two people have been arrested in connection with actress Tope Osoba's death
• The late actress's husband, a cleric, and a hairdresser linked to the case are now in custody following weeks of public pressure
• A third suspect identified only as Pelumi remains at large, with authorities actively searching for him

Popular blogger Oko Awon Single Mothers has shared a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the death of late Nollywood actress Tope Osoba.

In a post published on his Instagram page on Sunday, 23 August 2026, the blogger revealed that Osoba's husband, who works as a cleric, has been arrested by the police in connection with her death.

A hairdresser, who had also been linked to the circumstances surrounding the actress's passing, was similarly taken into custody.

However, not everyone connected to the case is behind bars. A third individual identified as Pelumi is currently at large, and authorities are still searching for him.

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Blogger commends family and police

Oko Awon Single Mothers, who had previously called out the actress's husband and shared details from conversations with Osoba's ex-lover during a live stream, used the post to express gratitude to those who have been pushing for accountability.

He acknowledged the late actress's family, the Nigerian Police, and members of the public who have supported the quest for justice.

The blogger had been a central figure in keeping attention on Tope Osoba's case, raising questions about what truly led to her death and calling out those he believed were responsible.

Here is the Instagram video made by the blogger about Tope Osoba and her family below:

Fan reactions to the arrests

The update drew strong reactions from followers across social media:

@ayoola_glamour wrote:

"I knew that the werey hairdresser hands no clean haaaaa continue to rest well tope, this is so sad that you had to die untimely before the truth comes out"

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@adedoyin.babalola commented:

"They should get her bank statements all the money donated to her after her successful cancer surgery to know what they did with the money."

@opearlz_businesslimited said:

"Her lineage must not sleep like that, I pray she gets justice"

@olori.productions wrote:

"Good job Akeem. I've been waiting for you to make this post."

@muhammed_folashade shared:

"Thank you so much dear brother."

@harjorkeh_shades1 reacted:

"Hummmm oga ooo Dey just Waste dis Beautiful Soul RIP Tope Tnx for ds Ak May God Reward you"

Basira Badia drags Tope Osoba's husband

Legit.ng had reported that actress Basira Badia had publicly confronted the cleric husband of her late friend, Tope Osoba, following an interview in which he spoke about the deceased actress and aspects of her final days.

Badia challenged the cleric’s claim that Tope gave him only N1.2 million, indicating that she was prepared to trace the late actress’s bank statements to establish what actually transpired.

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She also raised serious questions about Tope’s miscarriage in May, alleging a possible connection between the pregnancy loss and the cancer medication she was taking, as well as a doctor’s reported warning about the potential risks.

Source: Legit.ng