The Oyo State Police Command has intervened in the dispute surrounding the burial arrangements of late singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, securing a peace agreement between his family and associates following disagreements that reportedly generated tension and public controversy.
The agreement was reached on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Police Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, where the deceased’s wife, father, friends and associates signed an undertaking before the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga.
The police intervention followed information received by the commissioner on October 28 about disagreements between members of the singer’s family and his associates over plans for his burial.
The disagreement reportedly spilled onto various communication platforms, with exchanges and allegations raising concerns about a possible breakdown of law and order.
Concerned about the situation, Olugbenga directed that the parties be invited to the command headquarters to resolve their differences amicably and prevent further escalation.
The police said the intervention was carried out in accordance with its statutory responsibilities under Section 4 of the Police Act and other relevant provisions of the law.
Those who signed the peace undertaking included the deceased’s wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Mr Muniru Olayemi; and associates identified as Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo and Comrade Lawal Ademola Rafiu.
The singer’s personal assistant and other representatives were also present during the meeting.
Under the agreement, all parties pledged to maintain peace, demonstrate good conduct and avoid actions capable of worsening the disagreement or threatening public order.
They also agreed to discontinue public exchanges, interviews and discussions concerning the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death and the controversy over his burial arrangements.
The undertaking specifically prohibits the parties from publishing or circulating allegations, accounts or narratives relating to the dispute through social media, newspapers, radio, blogs and other communication platforms.
The restriction also extends to publications made through their agents, proxies, associates and representatives.
Similarly, the parties agreed not to grant interviews, provide access or facilitate media engagements intended to circulate accounts capable of reigniting tensions.
They further undertook to caution their respective associates and representatives against making, sponsoring, promoting or sharing publications that could undermine the peace agreement.
Reiterating the importance of compliance, Olugbenga warned that the undertaking must be respected by all parties, including individuals acting on their behalf.
He cautioned against using the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death to fuel hostility, promote unsubstantiated allegations or engage in activities capable of disturbing public peace.
The Command further cautioned that individuals found engaging in acts that violate existing laws would be arrested and prosecuted.
It also called on bloggers, media practitioners and other members of the public to respect the peace agreement reached by the parties and refrain from actions that could reignite the dispute.
The police warned against circulating unverified reports or making publications capable of escalating tensions, adding that anyone found committing an independent criminal offence would face the full consequences of the law.