A graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University and student of the Nigerian Law School (Yola campus), Ayomiposi Ojajuni, reportedly died after ingesting a poisonous substance on Saturday, 6 December 2025 — shortly after being informed he would not be allowed to sit the Bar Final examinations that began that morning.
According to multiple on-the-record media accounts and students close to the Yola Campus, Ojajuni became visibly distraught when he discovered he had been barred from the exams. Authorities at the school had, sources say, previously issued him a series of queries and disciplinary warnings; the decision to prevent him from sitting the exam was described as a disciplinary measure linked to those outstanding queries.
Eyewitness and press reports indicate that, moments after learning he would not be permitted into the examination hall, Ojajuni consumed a harmful substance. He was rushed to Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, where he later died. Local reporters and hospital sources confirmed the sequence of events.
What the reports say — and what remains unconfirmed
- Media outlets reporting the incident say the school’s action was linked to “multiple queries” and alleged breaches of internal requirements (some reports also cite class-attendance shortfalls as the reason in specific cases). The exact contents of the queries and the formal basis for the disciplinary decision have not been publicly released by the Nigerian Law School.
- The Adamawa State police and local authorities have opened inquiries into the death, according to press accounts; further official statements and any formal investigation findings had not been published at the time of writing.
Why this matters
Call to the Bar is one of the most high-pressure rites of passage in the Nigerian legal profession. For many candidates, the Bar Final marks not only the culmination of years of study but also an immediate gateway to careers and family expectations — which can magnify the impact of any sudden disqualification or disciplinary action. Legal educators, students and commentators responding on social media described the incident as a wake-up call about student welfare, transparency in disciplinary processes and the need for pastoral support for candidates facing disciplinary or academic setbacks.
What ReportNaija could not verify
Several social posts and forum threads circulating alongside the news suggested additional personal pressures in the victim’s life (including claims about family loss). ReportNaija has not been able to verify those personal details through reliable sources; we therefore note them only as unverified social media claims and have not included them as factual elements of this report.
Calls for reform and immediate steps requested by families and students
Student groups and some legal practitioners have called for: (1) clearer, timely explanations from the Nigerian Law School when queries or disciplinary actions are taken; (2) improved mental-health and counselling support on campus during Bar seasons; and (3) an independent review of how disciplinary processes are communicated to affected candidates so students have a clear path to appeal or emergency support. Several outlets report these calls in the wake of the death.
A note on responsible reporting and safety
Suicide and attempted suicide are complex and multi-factorial; speculation can be harmful to bereaved families and communities. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. In Nigeria there are several crisis lines and organisations offering support, including the National Emergency Hotline 112, the Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) crisis line 0809 111 6264 / 0811 168 0686, and other services listed by mental-health groups. If you are outside Nigeria, contact your local emergency services or a national suicide prevention hotline.
What we will do next
ReportNaija will continue to follow this story. We will seek an official comment from the Nigerian Law School (Council of Legal Education/NLS Yola campus) and the Adamawa State Police, and we will report any formal investigation findings, inquests or policy responses that arise from this tragedy.
— ReportNaija
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