LAW SCHOOL CONFIRMS STUDENT'S DEATH AFTER FALL FROM LAGOS CAMPUS ROOFTOP

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The Nigerian Law School has announced that a 23-year–old student named Faith Alayande has passed away. She fell from the rooftop of the Lagos Campus hostel while taking part in an externship program in Lagos.

This information was shared in a statement signed by Aderonke O. Osho, who is the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration.

The statement mentions that Alayande was a student from the Nigerian Law School’s Enugu Campus and had been staying at the Lagos Campus hostel for the time she was doing her externship.

The Law School stated that the accident happened around 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 statement read.

The institution said it was working with the appropriate authorities and the deceased’s family to establish the circumstances surrounding 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 incident, saying the hostel matron reported the case after the student was found unresponsive on the premises. The police said its operatives visited the scene and evacuated the deceased’s body to a morgue, while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death was ongoing

The incident reportedly occurred after a hostel mate and a relative found a suicide note and began searching for Alayande. She was subsequently found unresponsive after the fall.

However, the Law School’s statement did not disclose further details about the circumstances leading to the incident.

The institution expressed sadness over the death and extended its condolences to the deceased’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 added.

The management also appealed to members of the public and the media to respect the family’s request for privacy as they mourn.

“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 Law School reaffirmed its commitment to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of its students and staff.