Nigerian Zoo Flood: Dangerous Animals Escape into Maiduguri Streets
Flooding Hits Nigerian Zoo, Displaces Snakes and Crocodiles
Maiduguri Zoo Crisis: Floods Send Wildlife into Neighborhoods
BY SHEKWOPEYELO
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Floods in Maiduguri, Nigeria, have overwhelmed a local zoo, displacing dangerous wildlife into nearby neighborhoods. The surging waters from an overflowing dam have caused significant damage, sending snakes and crocodiles from the zoo into residential areas.
On September 10, 2024, floodwaters inundated the Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo and surrounding areas in Maiduguri. A widely shared video on social media shows an ostrich navigating a flooded street. The Alau Dam, located 20 kilometers southeast of Maiduguri, overflowed, causing extensive flooding and submerging entire homes.
The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) NEMA Official Website is working to recapture escaped animals, as their presence poses a significant threat to residents. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) UNHCR Flooding Impact Report this flooding as the worst in Maiduguri in three decades. While no human fatalities have been confirmed, floods across Nigeria have caused over 200 deaths and displaced around 386,000 people in recent weeks.
NEMA’s spokesperson, Manzo Ezekiel, noted that the flooding has exceeded initial forecasts. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and the meteorological agency had previously warned of severe flooding risks due to torrential rains.
For ongoing updates on the flood response and recovery efforts, stay informed.
