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The Oyo State Police Command has brokered peace between the family and associates of late singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following a dispute over his burial arrangements that sparked allegations of conspiracy, defamation and conduct capable of breaching public peace.
The parties, including the deceased’s wife, father, friends and associates, signed a peace undertaking before the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, at the Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The intervention followed information received by the Commissioner of Police on October 28 concerning disagreements between the deceased’s family and associates over the proposed burial arrangements.
The dispute had reportedly generated tension and public exchanges across various communication platforms, prompting concerns over the possibility of a breakdown of law and order.
In response, the Commissioner directed that all parties be invited to the Command Headquarters for an intervention aimed at preventing further escalation and facilitating an amicable resolution.
The engagement was held in line with the police’s statutory responsibilities under Section 4 of the Police Act and other relevant provisions of the law.
Those who signed the undertaking included the deceased’s wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Mr Muniru Olayemi; and his friends and associates, including Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo and Comrade Lawal Ademola Rafiu.
The deceased’s personal assistant and other representatives also participated in the peace meeting.
Under the agreement, the parties committed themselves to maintaining peace, exhibiting good behaviour and refraining from actions capable of escalating the disagreement or disturbing public order.
They also agreed to discontinue public exchanges, interviews and discussions concerning the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death and the disagreements over his burial.
The undertaking further prohibits the parties from disseminating allegations, narratives or publications relating to the matter through social media, print media, radio, blogs and other communication channels.
The restriction also covers publications made through their proxies, agents, associates and representatives.
They equally agreed not to grant interviews, provide access or facilitate media engagements intended to further circulate accounts capable of inflaming tensions.
Each party also undertook to instruct their respective associates and representatives to desist from making, sponsoring, amplifying or circulating publications capable of undermining the peace agreement.
Reinforcing the agreement, Olugbenga warned that all parties must strictly comply with its provisions, including those relating to their proxies, agents, associates and representatives.
He cautioned against exploiting the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death to instigate hostility, promote unsubstantiated allegations or engage in activities capable of disrupting public peace.
The police commissioner warned that anyone whose conduct amounts to a criminal offence under applicable laws would be arrested and prosecuted.
The Command also appealed to members of the public, bloggers, media practitioners and other interested individuals to exercise restraint and respect the undertaking signed by the parties.
It urged them to avoid circulating unverified information or publications capable of reigniting the dispute, stressing that any conduct independently constituting a criminal offence would be addressed in accordance with the law.
