The battle between the Nigerian Army and Boko Haram terrorist has forced the King of Mubi Emir Abubakar Isah Ahmed to leave his kingdom(Emirate).
Mubi had seen and influx of people after Boko Haram took countrol over a large chunk of Borno State.
The Chairmen of Mubi North, Michika, and Madagali Local Government Areas all in Adamawa State(south of Borno State) have reportedly fled to Yola, Adamawa state capital.
Along with the fleeing monarch, the Vice President of Adamawa Council of Chiefs and Emirs has also fled to an undisclosed location.
The battle in Gulak, Michika, Bazza and surrounding communities has caused tens of thousands of residents to cross the border into Cameroon.
Our sources say that the Terrorists have began planting their flags and brandishing their weapons inside the towns of Michika, Bazza and Shuwa a few kilometres from Mubi.
One source who interviewed a resident quoted him saying "we couldn't sleep due to the heavy fighting and gun shots in the night. The kept shouting 'Allahu Akbar',people are now living in an atmosphere of despair and agony. Even our Emir left the town in the night.
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