It has now emerged that one of the survivors rescued on Thursday from the collapsed building in Huruma died because of lack of life-saving equipment in an ambulance.<br /><br />Designated Incident Commander Pius Masai says the ambulance used to ferry the survivor lacked an oxygen cylinder and masks.<br /><br />“That’s lack of professionalism… we’re very disappointed, ” a visibly angry Masai told journalists on Friday.<br /><br />Overview<br />Designated Incident Commander Pius Masai says the ambulance used to ferry the survivor lacked an oxygen cylinder and masks.<br />"That's lack of professionalism... we're very disappointed, " a visibly angry Masai told journalists on Friday.<br />"How can we rescue a person only to lose life because of lack of oxygen facilities?" he posed.<br />“How can we rescue a person only to lose life because of lack of oxygen facilities?” he posed.<br /><br />He is now appealing for provision of fully equipped ambulances by capable institutions.<br /><br />Following the recovery of a cockerel on Friday morning, he believes more survivors will be rescued alive. “It means more people can still be rescued.”<br /><br />Four people were successfully rescued on Thursday after spending six days trapped in the rubble.<br /><br />The death toll has since risen to 40 while 140 survivors have been rescued.<br /><br />“We’re through with 60 percent of the operation,” Masai assured.<br /><br />Masai has also warned people masquerading as victims, saying they will be arrested.
