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Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state

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Videos of animals on the streets of Maiduguri have been widely shared on social media.

Sanda Kyarimi Zoo in north-east Nigeria has confirmed that some wild animals have escaped from captivity.

The zoo boss said the flood had damaged some of its walls enabling the animals to roam free.

One ostrich has been found but he advised residents to be careful.