Oyo Police Resolve Burial Dispute for Toluwanisings

The Oyo State Police Command intervened in a dispute regarding the burial arrangements of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, who died on October 14, 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, received information about the disagreement on October 28, 2026, which had led to tensions and public exchanges among the deceased's family and associates.

To address the situation, the Commissioner directed all parties to meet at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, for an intervention aimed at preventing further escalation. On November 3, 2026, a peace undertaking was signed by all involved parties, including Toluwanisings' wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, his father, Mr Muniru Olayemi, and several friends and associates.

The agreement stipulated that all parties would maintain peace, refrain from actions that could cause a breach of the peace, and discontinue public discussions that could inflame tensions.