Faith Alayande, a 23-year-old law student, sadly lost her life after falling from the rooftop of her hostel in Lagos on Friday.

On Monday, Aderonke Osho, the secretary and director of administration of the council, shared that Faith was studying at the Nigerian Law School in Enugu but was participating in an externship program in Lagos. Reports say that she sustained serious injuries from the fall, which happened around 4 a.m. on Friday.

According to “Initial reports, it was indicated that at about 4:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, the student fell from the hostel rooftop and, unfortunately, did not survive.” The Nigerian Law School expressed deep sorrow over this tragic event.

The school’s management is cooperating with relevant authorities and Faith’s family to look into what happened, ensuring that all necessary procedures are followed, and promising to provide updates as needed.

They also extended their heartfelt condolences to Faith’s family, her classmates, and everyone affected by this unfortunate incident, offering their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The family has asked for privacy and urged the public and media to respect their wishes, giving them the space they need to mourn.

In a statement, the Management of the Nigerian Law School kindly requested that everyone respect the family’s wishes and avoid any actions that might increase their grief during this tough time.

The law school also highlighted its dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of all its students and staff.

In confirming the incident, the Lagos police command mentioned that the hostel matron reported the situation after the student was found unresponsive on the premises.

The police said its officers went to the scene and took the body to a morgue. adding that an investigation into the details of what happened surrounding the death was ongoing.