Dam collapse in Nigeria unleashes reptiles into flooded communities

A dam collapse in northeastern Nigeria has caused significant flooding in the state capital Maiduguri, with approximately 15% of the city underwater. The flooding has resulted in the escape of wild animals from a local zoo, with at least one ostrich found. However, local media reports indicate that the flooding is on a scale not seen in three decades, and officials from the zoo have confirmed that over 80% of the animals have been killed. The flooding began after heavy rains caused the dam to overflow, displacing thousands of people.