The late gospel musician Toluwanisings’s wife, father, and companions have struck a peace agreement with the authorities regarding his burial controversy.
This occurred two days after Damilola Olayemi, Toluwanisings’ wife, allegedly consented with her father-in-law to bury the singer in their Ibadan home.
However, the Oyo State Police Command revealed in a statement released on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, that the singer’s father, wife, and associates have signed a peace deal to end the conflict and stop it from getting worse.
According to the statement, the state police commissioner, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, invited the parties after receiving information about the dispute between the deceased’s family and associates over his burial arrangements, which had generated tensions and exchanges on social media.
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The parties agreed to “refrain from actions that can cause further tension over the circumstances surrounding Toluwanisings’ death and agreed to end discussions relating to the dispute and interviews through any communication channels.”
The parties who signed the undertaking include the singer’s widow, his father, Muniru Olayemi; his uncle, Lawal Ademola Rafiu; his PA, Babadunni Gbolabo; and his associate, Oyindamola Esther.
Recall that Toluwanisings slumped and died at his residence on October 14, 2026.
Reports that the circumstances surrounding the musician’s sudden death have continued to raise questions among the public.
The singer’s paternal uncle, Lawal Ademola Rauf, told media personality Dunmininu that before he is buried, the family wants a formal investigation to find out what killed him.
Additionally, he urged the public, religious authorities, and the government to step in.
Rauf urged burial organisers to suspend their plans. The family, he said, is prepared to cover mortuary fees indefinitely until they are ready to lay him to rest at his home in Ibadan, Oyo state.
“We need people to intervene because Toluwanisings’ death is hurting us. We are calling on everyone, including the government and religious leaders, to help us investigate what killed him. The Olayemi family are pleading to know the cause of his death and asking the government to help us pursue the matter legally,” he said.
“Nobody should decide to bury him for now because we are still grieving, and the family has decided not to bury him yet. We are ready to pay the mortuary fees for as long as necessary. When we are ready, we want him to be buried at his home in Ibadan.”
