The death toll in the Ikoyi, Lagos building collapse has increased to 19 as of 06:15pm today.
However, the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, said nine persons have been rescued from the rubble so far.
Hamzat, who spoke to pressmen after his visit, explained that nine people, all male, have so far been rescued from the debris.
The deputy governor added that three of the rescued victims were treated and discharged on the spot while the remaining six are currently on admission receiving treatment at the Medical Emergency Unit of the General Hospital, Lagos.
While noting that the admitted victims are responding well to treatment and doing well, the Deputy Governor said that the injuries sustained by those presently on admission are minor injuries.
He however mentioned that some casualties of the collapsed building who were brought into the hospital dead have been deposited at the morgue.
He said, “So we have six people in here, all males, and thankfully they are doing well. The doctors have told us their state; they have minor injuries and nothing life-threatening thankfully. They are being treated and of course, as you know, the Lagos State Government is taking full responsibility for their treatment.
“We have their names and we will be getting in touch with their families. Nine people were rescued, six are here now, three people have gone home and as you know we have 10 dead bodies taken out of the place.”
