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The Oyo State Police Command has helped resolve a conflict between the family and friends of the late singer, Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, concerning his burial plans.
This intervention took place amid accusations of conspiracy and defamation, along with worries that the disagreement, which had moved to social media and other public spaces, could disturb the peace.
On October 28, 2026, after learning about the issue, Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, instructed everyone involved to come to the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.
The police aimed to prevent the situation from getting worse and to find a peaceful solution.
During a meeting on Tuesday, November 3, those present included the deceased’s wife, Mrs. Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola; his father, Mr. Muniru Olayemi; friends and associates Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo, and Comrade Lawal Ademola Rafiu. They all signed an agreement for peace in front of the commissioner.
The meeting also included the deceased’s personal assistant and other representatives.
Under the agreement, both sides promised to keep the peace, act responsibly, and avoid actions that might increase tensions regarding the singer’s death and burial plans.
They also decided to stop sharing public comments, interviews, and discussions about the disagreement on social media, blogs, print media, radio, and other communication channels.
The agreement also requires them to make sure their agents, friends, and representatives do not share or promote any statements or claims that could reopen the conflict.
Additionally, they agreed not to give interviews or arrange media events that would further highlight the dispute.
Speaking to the parties involved, Olugbenga stressed that everyone must follow this agreement, including their associates and representatives.
He warned against using the situation surrounding the singer’s death to create more conflict or spread false claims. He stated that anyone whose actions break the law will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
The police also asked the public, bloggers, and media professionals to be careful and refrain from spreading unverified information that could spark further tensions.
They urged all parties to honor the agreement and emphasized that any behavior found to be illegal would be addressed under the law.
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