Ikoyi Building Collapse: Death Toll Jumps To 38

The death toll from the collapsed high-rise building on Gerrard road in Ikoyi, Lagos has increased 38.

This was confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of the NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye earlier on Thursday morning told journalists that 36 people have so far died from the incident.

Ten minutes later, two more bodies were recovered from the rubbles, increasing the death toll to 38.

The survivors include one female and eight male.

The operation to rescue those trapped in the rubble of the 21-storey building which collapsed on Monday afternoon, trapping dozens of people is still ongoing.

Families and friends of people trapped in the rubble have kept vigil at the scene, clinging onto hope and seeking answers, three days after the disaster.