Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state

Official from a zoo in north-east Nigeria have confirmed that some wild animals had es­caped from captivity after flooding hit Borno state.

Videos of some of the creatures on the streets of the state capital, Maiduguri, have been widely shared on social media.

Ali Donbest, who runs the Sanda Kyarimi Zoo, told the BBC that he does not know exactly how many animals are free but a hunt is on to locate them. One ostrich has been found but he advised residents to be careful.

Local media are reporting that Maiduguri is experiencing flooding on a scale that has not been seen for three decades with many forced to leave their homes. —BBC