Boko Haram gains ground in northern Nigeria

Army is fighting to retake Mubi, which was attacked by armed group last week, forcing thousands to flee.

Escaping from escalating Boko Haram attacks, refugees pouring into camps fear there are a few safe places left in Northern Nigeria.

In the state of Adamawa, the Nigerian army is fighting to retake Mubi – a place that was attacked by Boko Haram last week, forcing more than 10,000 people to leave.

Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Yola.

Source: Al Jazeera