Yola — Residents of Maiha town in Adamawa State say Boko Haram militants have withdrawn from the town, 24 hours after suffering a heavy defeat in an encounter with soldiers, but killed at least 10 civilians.
A security source said soldiers clashed with the militants late Monday but later withdrew. The source said both sides suffered casualties but the militants may have withdrawn as a result of heavy casualty.
In another development, a resident of Mubi who escaped the militants on Sunday, said they killed 15 civil servants. He said they are usually suspicious of young men who work in the civil service or are active in politics.