Oyo Police Gets Late Toluwanisings’ Warring Family To Sign Peace Pact

When a family loses a loved one, the last thing anyone expects is a public fight over how to lay him to rest. That is what happened after the death of Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, the gospel singer popularly known as Toluwanisings, and on Tuesday the Oyo State Police Command said it had brokered peace between the two sides.

His death was announced on the singer’s TikTok account by family members, who said he died in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

The announcement read: ‘With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026. A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel singer.’

Two weeks later, on October 28, 2026, the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, received information about a disagreement between the singer’s family and his associates over the proposed burial arrangements.

The dispute had generated tensions and exchanges across various public communication platforms.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, issued a statement in Ibadan, the state capital.

It said: ‘Oyo Police has successfully intervened in the dispute arising from disagreements over the burial arrangements of late Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following concerns over allegations of conspiracy, defamation of character and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace between the parties involved.

‘The intervention followed information received by the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, on October 28, 2026, concerning the disagreement between the deceased’s family and associates over the proposed burial arrangements, which had generated tensions and exchanges across various public communication platforms.

‘In view of the potential implications of the disagreement for public peace and order, the Commissioner of Police, exercising his statutory responsibilities under Section 4 of the Police Act and other relevant provisions of the law, directed that all parties be invited to the Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, for an intervention aimed at preventing further escalation and facilitating an amicable resolution.

‘Consequently, at the conclusion of the engagement held today, 3rd November 2026, all parties, comprising the deceased’s wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Mr Muniru Olayemi; his friends and associates, including Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo and Comrade Lawal Ademola Rafiu, as well as the deceased’s personal assistant and other representatives, entered into and signed a peace undertaking before the Commissioner of Police.’

The statement set out what each side agreed to: ‘Under the terms of the undertaking, all parties agreed to maintain peace and be of good behaviour, refrain from any act capable of causing a breach of the peace, and discontinue public exchanges, interviews and discussions capable of inflaming tensions or aggravating the existing disagreement surrounding the unfortunate demise of the singer and related issues.

‘Furthermore, the parties expressly undertook to discontinue the dissemination of information, narratives, allegations and publications relating to the matter through social media platforms, print media, radio, blogs and other communication channels, including publications made through their respective proxies, agents, associates and representatives.

‘They equally agreed not to grant interviews, provide access or facilitate engagements with individuals or media platforms for the purpose of further disseminating such narratives.

‘In addition, each party undertook to direct their respective proxies and associates to desist from making, sponsoring, amplifying or circulating publications capable of reigniting the disagreement or undermining the peace agreement.’

The commissioner warned that the agreement must be respected by all parties and extended to their proxies, agents, associates and representatives.

He cautioned that no one should take advantage of the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death to instigate hostility, promote unsubstantiated allegations or engage in conduct capable of disrupting public peace.

‘Any person whose actions constitute an offence under applicable laws will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly,' Abimbola said.

The command also appealed to members of the public, bloggers, media practitioners and other interested individuals to exercise restraint, respect the undertaking and refrain from amplifying unverified information or publications capable of reigniting tensions.

‘All concerned are advised to respect the commitments made by the parties, as any conduct independently amounting to a criminal offence will be addressed in accordance with the law,’ the police boss added.

The command reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives and property, the prevention of crime and the maintenance of peace and public order across the state. It urged all parties to honour their commitments and allow the matter to be resolved through peaceful and lawful means.