Boko Haram Militants Overrun Michika In Adamawa State

Today, one of the key towns in Adamawa state,Michika, was taken over by heavily armed Boko Haram militants.

Residents fleeing the city said a Nigerian military jet flew over the area but did not attack the militants.

Some soldiers we're alter mobilized to Mararaba Mubi to prevent the militants from capturing Mubi, another key city some kilometers away from Michika.

Soldiers from the 23 Brigade in Yola we're told to put on their uniform and get ready to defend Mubi.