The Oyo State Police Command has intervened in the dispute surrounding the burial arrangements of late Nigerian singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, securing a peace agreement among his family members and associates.
The intervention followed allegations of conspiracy, defamation and actions likely to breach public peace, which had sparked disagreements and exchanges on social media and other public platforms.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command said the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, took up the matter after receiving reports of the dispute on October 28, 2026. He subsequently invited all concerned parties to the police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, for mediation.
According to the police, the meeting held on November 3 ended with the parties signing a peace undertaking before the Commissioner of Police.
Those present included the singer’s wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Mr Muniru Olayemi; friends and associates such as Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo, and Comrade Lawal Ademola Rafiu; as well as the late singer’s personal assistant and other representatives.
Under the agreement, all parties pledged to maintain peace, exhibit good conduct and avoid actions capable of escalating tensions over the singer’s death and burial arrangements.
The parties also agreed to halt public exchanges, interviews and discussions that could worsen the disagreement. In addition, they undertook to stop the dissemination of allegations, narratives and publications relating to the matter through social media, blogs, radio, print media and other communication channels.
The agreement extends to proxies, agents, associates and representatives of all parties, with each side expected to discourage any publication or activity capable of reigniting the dispute.
Commissioner Olugbenga warned that the terms of the undertaking must be respected, stressing that anyone who exploits the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death to promote hostility, spread unverified allegations or disrupt public peace would face legal consequences.
The Police Command also appealed to members of the public, media practitioners and bloggers to exercise restraint and avoid circulating unverified information that could fuel further tensions.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining public order and stated that any conduct amounting to a criminal offence would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
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