Nigerian Law School student dies after suspected suicide in Lagos
A 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student, Faith Alayande, has died after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s Victoria Island campus. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Police Command and reportedly involved a suicide note found by another student and a relative. The matron of the hostel and other school authorities were involved in reporting and responding to the situation. Another similar case involving a law student was previously reported.
What happened
- Faith Alayande was found unresponsive within the hostel premises after allegedly jumping from the rooftop.
- The incident was reported to the police by the matron of the institution, and a suicide note was discovered.
- The Chief Matron, Mrs Igbokwe Juliana, reported the incident at the Victoria Island Police Division at about 6:30am.
- The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is ongoing.
- A previous case in December 2025 involved another Nigerian Law School student, Ayomiposi Ojajuni, who reportedly died by suicide after being barred from examinations.
