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The Oyo State Police Command has intervened in the disagreement surrounding the burial arrangements of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following tensions between members of his family and his associates.
The intervention, which culminated in a peace undertaking signed by the parties involved, was aimed at preventing further escalation of the dispute and maintaining public order.
According to reports, the disagreement centred on where the late singer should be buried, with his family reportedly opposing plans by his wife and associates to bury him in a cemetery.
The disagreement generated considerable attention on social media, with different parties expressing conflicting positions over the appropriate burial arrangements.
The situation reportedly escalated into allegations of conspiracy and defamation, prompting the police to step in.
In a statement, the police explained that the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, directed that the parties be invited to the Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, for an intervention.
The meeting took place on November 3, 2026, with the deceased’s wife, Elizabeth Olayemi, his father, Muniru Olayemi, friends, associates and other representatives participating.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties signed an undertaking committing themselves to maintaining peace and avoiding actions capable of disrupting public order.
They also agreed to discontinue public exchanges, interviews and publications relating to the disagreement through social media, blogs, radio and other communication platforms.
The police further warned that anyone found violating the agreement or engaging in conduct that constitutes a criminal offence could face arrest and prosecution.
The development marks an important intervention in a dispute that had attracted widespread public attention following the singer’s death.
It also highlights the sensitive issues that can arise when families and associates disagree over funeral arrangements and the handling of a deceased person’s final affairs.
The police have appealed to media professionals and members of the public to avoid circulating unverified information capable of reigniting tensions.
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