Boko Haram fighters was said to have launched a major attack in Adamawa State capturing the commercial town of Mubi, where many were killed and inmates of a prison released.
Mubi which is 200 kilometres from Yola the state capital is the second largest town in Adamawa State.
The insurgents were said to have invaded the town in 14 trucks, took over the palace of the Emir of Mubi and broke into the town's prison and released all the prisoners.
Boko Haram had overrun and occupied some communities In the state including Bazza, Michika, Gulak and Madagali causing residents to flee to other parts of the country and neighbouring Cameroon.
This attack on Mubi took place less than two weeks after the military authorities announced a ceasefire with the insurgents.
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