The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, who died after falling from the rooftop of a hostel at its Lagos Campus.
The institution disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho.
Alayande was a student of the Nigerian Law School’s Enugu Campus and had been staying temporarily at the Lagos Campus hostel while undertaking an externship programme in Lagos.
According to the institution, the incident happened at about 4am on Friday, August 7, 2026.
“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 read.
The Law School said investigations were ongoing in collaboration with relevant authorities and Alayande’s family to determine what led to the incident.
“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate,” it stated.
The Lagos State Police Command had earlier confirmed the death, stating that the hostel matron reported the incident after Alayande was found unresponsive within the premises.
Police officers reportedly visited the scene and evacuated her body to a morgue, while investigations continued.
Reports indicated that a hostel mate and a relative had discovered what was described as a suicide note and subsequently began searching for Alayande before she was found unresponsive following the fall. However, the Nigerian Law School did not provide further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Expressing its grief over the student’s death, the institution offered condolences to her family, colleagues and others affected by the tragedy.
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“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 added.
The Law School also appealed for privacy as the family comes to terms with the loss.
“In view of the profound grief occasioned by this unfortunate loss, the family has respectfully requested that the public, members of the media and all concerned kindly allow them the privacy and space to mourn their loss,” the statement said.
“The Management of the Nigerian Law School respectfully appeals to everyone to honour the family’s wishes and refrain from any actions that may further compound their grief at this difficult moment.”
The institution further reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of its students and staff.