File photo of the Lagos Law School building.

The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student, Faith Alayande, who fell from the rooftop of its Lagos Campus hostel while undergoing an externship programme in Lagos.

The institution disclosed this in a statement signed by its Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke O. Osho, on Monday.

According to the statement, Alayande was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus, who was temporarily accommodated at the Lagos Campus hostel for the duration of her externship.

The Law School said the incident occurred at about 4 am on Friday, August 7, 2026.