The Oyo State Police Command has brokered peace between the family and associates of late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following disagreements over his burial arrangements.
The parties signed a peace undertaking on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the police command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, after being invited by the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga.
The police intervention followed reports of disagreements involving allegations of conspiracy, defamation of character and actions capable of causing a breach of the peace.
In a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, the police said the Commissioner received information about the dispute on October 28 and directed all parties to appear at the headquarters to prevent further escalation.
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.
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. However, his wife was said to have opposed the proposal to bury him in their home.
Under the agreement, all parties committed to maintaining peace and good behaviour and avoiding actions capable of causing further tension.
They also agreed to stop public exchanges, interviews and discussions that could worsen the disagreement surrounding the singer’s death and burial.
The police further directed them to stop circulating allegations, information and publications about the matter through social media, newspapers, radio, blogs and other communication platforms.
The agreement also requires the parties to ensure that their representatives, associates and supporters do not publish, sponsor or circulate information capable of reigniting the dispute.
Commissioner of Police Abimbola Olugbenga warned all parties to respect the undertaking, cautioning against using the singer’s death to promote hostility or spread unverified allegations.
He added that anyone whose actions violated 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 spreading unverified information that could escalate tensions.
Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing.
His death generated controversy following allegations that several hospitals refused to attend to him while efforts were being made to secure emergency medical treatment.
His personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, had alleged that the singer was taken to seven or eight hospitals before his death.
However, the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, said it had no record confirming that the singer was brought to its facility.
