The death toll from a building that collapsed in Lagos State on Tuesday has risen to five.
This was confirmed by the spokesman of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye.
Farinloye had earlier confirmed one person dead, with 13, including an 11-year-old boy, who had his two legs chopped off, rescued alive.
The incident happened at Tokunbo, off Odunfa Road, Parrena Street, Lagos Island.
As at press time, rescue operations were still on.
The rescue operation is being handled by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit, Nigeria Police, Lagos State Ambulance Service and the Lagos State Fire Service.
