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“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 institution said.
The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of 23-year-old student Faith Alayande, who fell from the rooftop of a hostel at its Lagos Campus while undergoing an externship programme.
The institution disclosed this in a statement signed by its Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho.
According to the Law School, Alayande was a student of its Enugu Campus but was temporarily accommodated at the Lagos Campus hostel for the duration of her externship.
The incident occurred at about 4 a.m. 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 institution said.
The Law School said it was working with relevant authorities and Alayande’s family to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death.
The Lagos State Police Command had earlier confirmed the incident after the hostel matron reported that the student had been found unresponsive within the premises.
Police operatives subsequently visited the scene and evacuated her body to a morgue, while an investigation was opened.
Reports indicated that before Alayande was found, a hostel mate and a relative had come across a note believed to have been written by her and began searching for her.
She was later discovered unresponsive following the fall.
The Law School expressed sadness over the incident and extended condolences to Alayande’s family, colleagues and others affected by her death.
It also appealed to members of the public and the media to respect the family’s privacy while investigations continue.
“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 statement added.
