The disagreement surrounding the burial arrangements of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has taken a fresh turn after the Oyo State Police Command intervened and brought the warring parties together to sign a peace agreement. Apparently, even after death, the question of where someone should be laid to rest can become another major family meeting, with the police eventually stepping in as peace negotiators. The intervention followed growing tensions between the singer’s wife, father, friends and associates over his burial arrangements, with disagreements spilling onto social media and attracting public attention.
FAMILY DISAGREEMENT TO POLICE INTERVENTION: TOLUWANISINGS BURIAL DRAMA TAKES ANOTHER TURN
According to reports, the disagreement became serious after members of the late singer’s family and his associates developed opposing positions concerning where his remains should be buried. His father reportedly wanted his son buried at the house he built or beside his late mother in Osun State, while his wife was reportedly opposed to certain proposed burial arrangements, including the suggestion of burying him at their residence.
The disagreement reportedly became more complicated after the singer’s relatives raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death and called for further investigation before the burial could proceed. Some family members also reportedly threatened to exhume his remains if their preferred burial arrangements were ignored. Meanwhile, public exchanges and allegations between individuals connected to the matter continued generating reactions online. At this point, what should ordinarily have been a family discussion had attracted the attention of the police.
POLICE BROKER PEACE, PARTIES SIGN UNDERTAKING TO STOP DISAGREEMENT
Following information received on October 28, 2026, the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, directed the concerned individuals to appear at the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. The meeting eventually took place on November 3, with the singer’s wife, Mrs Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Mr Muniru Olayemi; friends, associates, his personal assistant and other representatives participating in the peace meeting. All parties subsequently signed an undertaking before the Commissioner of Police, committing themselves to maintaining peace and good behaviour.
Under the agreement, the parties promised to discontinue public exchanges, interviews and discussions capable of escalating tensions surrounding the singer’s death and burial arrangements. They also agreed to stop circulating allegations, narratives and publications about the disagreement through social media, blogs, radio, print media and other communication channels. Interestingly, the agreement also extends to their representatives, associates and other people acting on their behalf. The Commissioner of Police warned that anyone whose actions independently constitute a criminal offence would face arrest and prosecution. The police also appealed to bloggers and media practitioners to avoid spreading unverified information capable of reigniting the disagreement.
For now, the intervention has provided an opportunity for the concerned parties to step back from their public disagreement and pursue a peaceful resolution. However, signing a peace agreement is one thing, while ensuring that every individual respects its terms is another. Nigerians will certainly be watching to see how the remaining burial arrangements are handled. OGM News Pidgin will continue to monitor developments and bring readers further updates as more information emerges.
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