Update: Death toll rises to 14 in Lagos building collapse

The death toll in the Lagos building collapse has risen to 14, according to the state government on Tuesday.

Nine men were also rescued alive, according to the government, and more equipment and personnel have been deployed to the scene to save more lives.

"Nine people have been rescued alive from the rubble, all of whom are men." They were taken to the hospital for treatment. 

Unfortunately, 14 others were brought out dead – as of 2 p.m.," the government said in a statement issued by Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information.