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Toluwanisings’ wife, father sign peace pact with Oyo police over singer’s burial
 
By: Abara Blessing Oluchi
Wed, 4 Nov 2026   ||   Nigeria,
 

The wife, father and close associates of late gospel musician, Toluwanisings, have signed a peace undertaking with the Oyo State Police Command amid the controversy surrounding his burial arrangements.

The agreement followed growing disagreements between the singer’s widow, Damilola Olayemi, and his family members over where he should be laid to rest.

The development comes two days after Damilola reportedly reached an agreement with her father-in-law to bury the deceased at their residence in Ibadan.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, intervened after receiving reports of the disagreement between the deceased’s family and associates.

The police commissioner subsequently invited the concerned parties for a meeting aimed at resolving the dispute and preventing further breakdown of peace.

According to the statement, the parties agreed to refrain from any action capable of generating further tension over the circumstances surrounding the musician’s death.

They also pledged to stop discussing the dispute publicly, including granting interviews or making related comments through any communication channel.

Those who signed the undertaking include the singer’s widow, Damilola Olayemi; his father, Muniru Olayemi; his uncle, Lawal Ademola Rafiu; his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo; and his associate, Oyindamola Esther.

Recall that Toluwanisings reportedly slumped and died at his residence on October 14, 2026.

His sudden death has continued to generate public reactions, particularly over unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances of his demise and the disagreements among his family members and associates over his burial.

The latest intervention by the police is expected to prevent further controversy and ensure that the burial arrangements proceed without a breach of public peace.

 

 

 

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