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, with the parties signing a peace undertaking to end public exchanges.
The agreement followed disagreements between the deceased’s family and associates, which reportedly generated tensions and allegations of conspiracy, defamation and conduct capable of causing a breach of the peace.
In a statement issued by the Command, the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, received information about the dispute on October 28, 2026, and directed the parties to appear at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, for an intervention.
The meeting, which concluded on Tuesday, November 3, brought together the singer’s wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Muniru Olayemi; friends and associates, including Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo and Comrade Lawal Ademola Rafiu, as well as his personal assistant and other representatives.
According to the police, the parties signed an undertaking before the commissioner, agreeing to maintain peace, exhibit good conduct and avoid actions that could escalate the disagreement.
They also agreed to stop public exchanges, interviews and discussions about the singer’s death and burial arrangements across social media, blogs, radio, print media and other communication platforms.
The undertaking further prohibits the parties from using proxies, agents, associates or representatives to circulate allegations or publications capable of reigniting tensions. They also agreed not to grant interviews or facilitate media engagements intended to spread narratives surrounding the dispute.
The Commissioner warned that the agreement must extend to everyone acting on behalf of the parties, stressing that anyone who engages in conduct amounting to a criminal offence would face arrest and prosecution. He further cautioned against exploiting the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death to promote hostility or circulate unsubstantiated allegations.
The Command urged bloggers, media practitioners and members of the public to exercise restraint and avoid spreading unverified information that could undermine the peace agreement.
It added that any independent criminal conduct arising from the dispute would be addressed in accordance with the law.
By Musekir Faisat OmolaraÂ
