The Nigerian Law School and its governing body, the Council of Legal Education (CLE), have not issued an official response following the suicide of a male student at the Port Harcourt campus. The student’s tragic death has ignited a wave of public outrage and accusations of widespread bullying, poor welfare conditions, and administrative indifference.
A whistleblower who spoke to the media said the deceased student had previously reported being harassed by fellow students. Instead of receiving support, campus authorities allegedly forced him to issue a public apology to the entire school.
“They failed him,” the source said. “He was humiliated rather than protected. After several attempts to escape the situation, he took his own life.”
Initial reports indicate that the student had lodged complaints against his roommates, which were dismissed.
He was reportedly ordered to apologise through WhatsApp and during class sessions. Though he eventually moved to another room, his situation reportedly deteriorated after he sought a deferment from the Students’ Affairs department, only to be denied.
His body was found in his hostel room on Friday evening, May 30, 2025.
