- Police, Law School Investigate Death of Student at Lagos Campus
- Aderonke Osho said preliminary findings indicated that the student died after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel at about 4am
- According to the police, officers visited the scene and evacuated the body to a morgue
The management of the Nigerian Law School has commenced an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, at its Lagos campus hostel.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Alayande, a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus, was undergoing an externship programme at the Lagos Campus when the incident occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026.
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In a statement issued on Monday, the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke Osho, said preliminary findings indicated that the student died after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel at about 4am.
“The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development,” Osho said.
She added that the management was working with the appropriate authorities and the deceased’s family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that all necessary procedures were followed.
The school said it would provide further information as appropriate.
The management expressed condolences to Alayande’s family, colleagues and others affected by the incident, while appealing to the public and media to respect the family’s request for privacy as they mourn.
“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 said.
The institution also reaffirmed its commitment to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of its students and staff.
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 body to a morgue, while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death remained ongoing.
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