Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi, through his Break The Silence Foundation, has formally requested a postponement of actress Temitope Osoba's burial, scheduled for August 13, 2026, until an autopsy and thorough police investigation are completed. The demand, made in an official letter dated August 10, 2026, cites the controversial circumstances surrounding Osoba's death, which occurred on August 5, 2026.
Official Letter and Public Appeal
Fabiyi, who serves as Convener and President of the Break The Silence Foundation, shared the letter on his verified Instagram handle on Sunday, August 10, 2026. The letter, referenced BTSF/EXT/VOL/2343, is addressed to relevant authorities and calls for the burial to be put on hold pending further inquiry.
In his post, Fabiyi emphasized that the deceased appeared to have made efforts to leave traces that could assist investigators, stressing that rushing the burial could compromise any chance of establishing the truth. He wrote: "If the autopsy is not ongoing, please let it be done before burial. Do not hurriedly bury, so there won't be a need to disrupt her peaceful rest. A little patience is required."
Foundation's Follow-Up with Lagos Police
Beyond the public appeal, Fabiyi confirmed that his organization intends to engage directly with the Lagos State Police Command to track the progress of any ongoing investigation and determine whether foul play was involved in Osoba's death. "As a Human Rights Organization, we will be initiating a very crucial follow-up with the Lagos State Police Command on the progress of the investigation to ascertain if there is any foul play," he stated.
Legit.ng previously reported that the fiancé of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba offered a startling account of her death, claiming she passed away inside a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State, rather than from complications linked to her earlier battle with breast cancer.
Netizens React to Fabiyi's Move
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions on Instagram as netizens shared diverse views. Read the comments below:
- la_teefahcakesandevents commented: "But he’s right. If there are more revelations and the need for autopsy grows stronger, the burial might complicate things."
- classy_ohunene said: "You never finish with Mohbad oo."
- _____motola commented: "E be like say na only dead people he dey always fight for. Someone said 'activist for the dead.'"
- simplyi.b.k said: "Won tun de oo. Right message, wrong messenger."
- cq_beautyhaven said: "God I beg o untop another person’s family corpse."
Related: Actor Olamilekan Ayinla Mourns Tope Osoba
Legit.ng previously reported that actor Olamilekan Ayinla left fans in mourning after sharing the final words actress Tope Osoba spoke to him before her death on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. In an emotional Instagram post, Olamilekan revealed that Tope had pleaded with him not to let her die during what turned out to be their last conversation. She shared several things with him before losing consciousness shortly afterwards.
The development has sparked widespread debate, with some supporting Fabiyi's call for due process and others questioning the timing. As the August 13 burial date approaches, all eyes remain on the Lagos State Police Command and the family of the late actress to see how they respond to the foundation's request.
