Flooding in Maiduguri caused panic as crocodiles, snakes, and other animals escaped from a zoo. Social media reactions mixed humor with concern, with residents joking about "better meat" while also fearing potential dangers. The zoo's management failure sparked questions about safety and emergency preparedness.
Flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State, has caused chaos as crocodiles, snakes, and other animals escaped from a local zoo, prompting panic among residents. Videos of the animals roaming freely quickly circulated on social media, eliciting a mixture of fear and humor from users. Comments like, “Omo, those guys wey capture the ostrich get mind ohhh ” reflected a light-hearted attitude towards the situation, while others expressed concern for local safety, such as “Pray for Maiduguri people.”
Some users joked about the potential dangers, with one saying, “Na to dey waka with matchet for there o,” while others humorously referred to the escaped animals as “better meat.” Amid the laughter, several comments highlighted the absurdity of the situation, like, “Even animals dey collect from this bad government.”
Despite the humorous reactions, many emphasized the seriousness of the incident, worrying about potential encounters with wild animals. As the community processes the flood's aftermath, the zoo’s failure to secure the animals raised questions about the effectiveness of zoo management in the area. The situation continues to unfold, leaving residents both amused and anxious.
