LAGOS — The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of one of its students, Faith Alayande, 23, at its Lagos Campus. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho, the school said Alayande, a student of the Enugu Campus, had been staying at the Lagos hostel during her externship. She fell from the roof of the hostel at about 4am on Friday, August 7, 2026. The Lagos State Police Command said the incident was reported by the hostel matron. The body has been deposited in a morgue and investigations are ongoing. The Law School said it was working with the authorities and the family, and asked members of the public and the media to respect the family's privacy at this difficult time. Anyone struggling with thoughts of self-harm is encouraged to reach out to a trusted person or a mental health professional.