Lagos State Police are investigating the death of 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student Alayande Faith Ajoke, found unresponsive in her hostel at Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurs in the early hours of Friday, 7 August 2026, according to reports.
Both outlets say police have begun a probe and that the circumstances are still unclear. Legit.ng reports that the student is found with handwritten notes at the hostel, while Vanguard notes the investigation has been formally initiated by the Lagos State Police Command.
At this stage, details on what led to the student’s death have not been publicly established, and authorities do not yet attribute the death to any specific cause. The ongoing investigation is intended to determine the facts surrounding the incident and to clarify the meaning and relevance of the notes referenced in reporting.
