Oyo Police Summon Toluwanisings’ Wife, Father, Friends as Parties Sign Peace Deal

The Oyo State Police Command has brokered peace between the family and associates of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following disagreements over his burial arrangements.

The parties signed a peace undertaking on Tuesday, November 3, at the command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, after being invited by the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga.

According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, the police intervention followed information received on October 28 about disagreements between the singer’s family and associates. The dispute had generated public exchanges and allegations of conspiracy, defamation and conduct capable of causing a breach of the peace.

Those who signed the undertaking included the singer’s wife, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Muniru Olayemi; and friends and associates Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo and Lawal Ademola Rafiu. His personal assistant and other representatives were also present.

The disagreement centred on where the singer should be buried. His father reportedly wanted him buried at the house he built or beside his late mother in Osun State, while conflicting accounts emerged about his wife’s position on the proposed burial arrangements.

Under the agreement, the parties committed to maintaining peace and good behaviour and avoiding actions capable of escalating tensions. They also agreed to discontinue public exchanges, interviews and discussions relating to the disagreement.

The undertaking further prohibits the parties and their representatives from circulating allegations, narratives or publications about the dispute through social media, print media, radio, blogs and other communication channels.

The Commissioner of Police warned that the agreement must be respected by all parties, including their associates and representatives. He added that anyone whose actions amount to a criminal offence would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The command also appealed to bloggers, media practitioners and members of the public to exercise restraint and avoid spreading unverified information capable of reigniting tensions.

Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026. His death attracted public attention following reports about efforts to secure emergency medical treatment before he died.