The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, following a fall from the rooftop of its Lagos Campus hostel.
Alayande, a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus, was temporarily accommodated at the Lagos Campus while undertaking an externship programme in Lagos.
The incident occurred at about 4am on Friday, August 7, 2026, according to a statement issued by the institution on Monday.
The statement, signed by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho, said preliminary information indicated that the student fell from the hostel rooftop and died from the incident.
“Preliminary information indicates that, at about 4:00 am on Friday, 7 August 2026, the student fell from the rooftop of the hostel at the Campus and, sadly, succumbed to the incident,” the statement said.
The institution said it was working with the relevant authorities and Alayande’s family to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
The Lagos State Police Command had earlier confirmed the incident, saying the hostel matron reported that the student had been found unresponsive on the premises.
According to the police, officers visited the scene and evacuated the deceased’s body to a morgue, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death continued.
Reports indicated that a hostel mate and a relative began searching for Alayande after discovering what was described as a suicide note.
She was later found unresponsive following the fall.
However, the Nigerian Law School did not provide further details on the circumstances that preceded the incident.
The institution expressed sadness over the death and offered condolences to Alayande’s family, colleagues and others affected by the loss.
“The Management extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family, colleagues and all those affected by this distressing incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time,” it stated.
The Law School also appealed to the public and media organisations to respect the family’s privacy as they mourn.
The management said the family had specifically requested that the public, media and others allow them the privacy and space needed to grieve.
