The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has revealed that the Nigerian Police is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a student at the Dr. Nabo Graham Douglas Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

In a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, the Council assured all stakeholders that it would make the report of the police investigation public, even as it warned against speculations on the cause of death of the student.

The Council also berated some bloggers (not CITY LAWYER) “who have been engaged in unsubstantiated, reckless, unguarded, and sensational speculations on the cause and circumstances of the student’s death.”

Led by respected Bar Leader, Chief Emeka Ngige SAN, OFR as its Chairman, the Council urged the public to “honour the memory of the deceased and respect the dignity and privacy of his loved ones to mourn their loss with fortitude and grace.”

The statement was jointly signed by Ngige and Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN, Director-General, Nigerian Law School.

CITY LAWYER recalls that one Victor Chibueze Olumba, a Bar Part 2 student of the Nigerian Law School, died on May 30, 2025. The cause of death is unclear at press time.

The Council of Legal Education maintains a very strict regime of discipline at the Nigerian Law School that has become the subject of legends and awe especially among Bar aspirants.

IN THE MATTER OF UNFORTUNATE PASSING OF  MR VICTOR CHIBUEZE OLUMBA, A STUDENT OF NABO GRAHAM-DOUGLAS CAMPUS OF THE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

The Council of Legal Education is deeply saddened by the unfortunate death of Mr Victor Chibueze Olumba, a Bar Part 2 student at Dr Nabo Graham Douglas Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt Rivers State, on Friday 30th of May 2025. Our thoughts and prayers are with the parents and other family members of the deceased student at this difficult time.

The management of the Nigerian Law School is currently interfacing with the family of the deceased and had earlier sent its condolences on the unfortunate passing of their beloved son.

The circumstances and the cause of death of the deceased student are now subject of full investigation by the Nigerian Police Force, Rivers State Command. Consequently, it would be presumptuous to pre-empt the outcome of the investigation. Accordingly, the Council of Legal Education will, at this stage, refrain from joining issues with some social media bloggers who have been engaged in unsubstantiated, reckless, unguarded, and sensational speculations on the cause and circumstances of the student’s death. While we await the outcome of the Police investigation, let us honour the memory of the deceased and respect the dignity and privacy of his loved ones to mourn their loss with fortitude and grace.

A detailed report on the incident will be released to the public as soon as the Police investigation is concluded.

The Council wishes to reassure parents, students, and other stakeholders that the welfare and security of the students at each of the seven campuses of the Nigerian Law School remain its priority.

May the soul of Mr. Victor Chibueze Olumba rest in peace.

Dated this 4th day of June, 2025

Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, OFR                        Prof Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN                                                       

(Chairman, Council of Legal Education)               (Director-General, Nigerian Law School)

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