The Oyo State Police has intervened in the disagreement over the burial arrangements of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following tensions between members of his family and his associates.
The intervention, which took place at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, ended with the parties signing a peace undertaking before the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga.
According to the police, the commissioner received information about the disagreement on October 28. The dispute had reportedly generated public exchanges and allegations of conspiracy, defamation of character and conduct capable of causing a breach of the peace.
Those who signed the undertaking included the late singer’s wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Mr Muniru Olayemi; and some of his friends and associates, including Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo and Comrade Lawal Ademola Rafiu. His personal assistant and other representatives also participated in the meeting.
Under the agreement, all parties pledged to maintain peace, conduct themselves responsibly and refrain from actions capable of escalating tensions surrounding the singer’s death and burial arrangements.
They also agreed to discontinue public exchanges, interviews and discussions relating to the dispute, as well as stop circulating allegations and other publications about the matter through social media, blogs, radio, print media and other communication platforms.
The undertaking also covers their agents, proxies, associates and representatives, who are expected to refrain from sponsoring, amplifying or circulating publications capable of reigniting the disagreement.
The Commissioner of Police warned that all parties must respect the agreement and cautioned against using the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death to promote hostility or unsubstantiated allegations. He added that anyone whose actions amount to a criminal offence would be arrested and prosecuted.
The command also appealed to bloggers, media practitioners and members of the public to exercise restraint and avoid spreading unverified information that could worsen the situation.
Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026. His death and the subsequent disagreements over his burial arrangements attracted widespread attention, particularly on social media.