The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, following a fall from the rooftop of a hostel at its Lagos campus.
The institution said Alayande was temporarily staying at the Lagos Campus while undertaking a programme in the state.
The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho.
According to the Law School, the incident occurred at approximately 4am on Friday, August 7, 2026, when Alayande reportedly fell from the hostel rooftop and died from injuries sustained in 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.
Alayande was originally a student of the Nigerian Law School’s Enugu Campus but had been provided accommodation at the Lagos Campus for the period of her externship.
The institution said it was collaborating with the relevant 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 student’s death, saying the hostel matron reported the incident after Alayande was found unresponsive within the premises.
The police said officers visited the scene and
