The Oyo State Police Command has brokered peace between the family and associates of the late gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following disagreements over his burial arrangements.
The parties signed a peace undertaking on Tuesday at the Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, after they were invited by the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga.
The intervention followed concerns over allegations of conspiracy, defamation of character and conduct capable of causing a breach of the peace amid public disagreements over the singer’s death and burial plans.
In a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, the command said the Commissioner of Police received information about the dispute on October 28, involving the singer’s family and associates.
According to the statement, the police chief directed that all parties be invited to the command headquarters to prevent further escalation and facilitate an amicable resolution.
Those who signed the undertaking included the singer’s wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Muniru Olayemi; and his friends and associates, Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo and Lawal Ademola Rafiu.
His personal assistant and other representatives were also present during the peace meeting.
The disagreement reportedly centred on where the late singer should be buried.
His father had reportedly proposed that Toluwanisings be buried at the house he built or beside his late mother in Osun State, while his wife was said to have opposed the idea of burying him at their residence.
Under the terms of the undertaking, all parties agreed to maintain peace and good behaviour and refrain from actions capable of causing a breakdown of public order.
They also agreed to discontinue public exchanges, interviews and discussions capable of worsening the disagreement surrounding the singer’s death.
The police said the parties further undertook to stop circulating information, allegations and publications relating to the dispute through social media, newspapers, radio, blogs and other communication channels.
They were also required to ensure that their proxies, agents, associates and representatives did not make, sponsor, amplify or circulate publications capable of reigniting the disagreement.
The Commissioner of Police warned all parties to respect the agreement, cautioning against exploiting the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death to promote hostility or unsubstantiated allegations.
He warned that anyone whose actions constituted an offence under applicable laws would be arrested and prosecuted.
The command also appealed to members of the public, bloggers and media practitioners to exercise restraint and avoid amplifying unverified information capable of reigniting tensions.
Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping.
His death generated public controversy following allegations that several hospitals turned him away while efforts were being made to secure emergency medical attention.
His personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, had alleged that the singer was taken to seven or eight hospitals before his death.
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