Emergency workers have so far pulled 40 people alive from the rubble, but many are badly injured.
And he promised a full investigation, pledging there would be"punishment" for anyone found responsible for the building's collapse.
"We are still trying to find out how many are trapped inside," said police officer Seun Ariwyo, who said there were probably scores. A young man helping rescue efforts who gave his name only as Derin said"at least 10 children" were trapped inside but"thought to be alive".A reporter at the scene saw at least eight people pulled from the wreckage, including a small boy with blood on his face.
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