Ikoyi Building Collapse: Rescue officials recover more bodies from rubble

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'No directive has been given for the demolition of the two high-rise buildings standing at the site of the 21-storey collapsed building in Ikoyi.'

who died in the 21-storey building at Ikoyi Lagos, has continued at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, Lagos Mainland.

“32 families have come forward to submit samples for DNA to identify bodies that they wish to claim. In cases where identification is clear and there are no arguments, the bodies will be released to the families,” Mr Omotosho said.

 

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