How female student died on Lagos campus – Law school
The Nigerian Law School on Monday confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, who fell from the rooftop of its Lagos Campus hostel while on an externship programme. The institution disclosed this in a statement signed by its Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho. It said Alayande was […]
Faith Alayande, a 23-year-old student, tragically passed away on August 7, 2026, after falling from the rooftop of the Nigerian Law School's Lagos Campus hostel during an externship program. The institution confirmed her demise in a statement, attributing the incident to preliminary information suggesting she fell from the hostel rooftop at approximately 4:00 am on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Alayande, originally a student at the school's Enugu Campus, was temporarily staying at the Lagos campus hostel for the duration of her externship. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that hostel staff discovered Alayande unresponsive and reported the case. Law enforcement visited the scene, evacuated her body to a morgue, and initiated an investigation.
The Nigerian Law School expressed deep sorrow over the loss, extending condolences to Alayande's family, classmates, and the broader community. In their statement, the school appealed for public and media respect for the family's privacy during their mourning process, requesting that no actions complicate their grief further.
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