Members of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram, are now in control of six local governments in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.
In Borno State, the insurgents have taken over and hoisted their flags in Gwoza, Gamboru-Ngala and Banki Local Government Areas.
Bama and Damboa, which were earlier taken over by the insurgents, had been reclaimed by the military.
In Adamawa State, the insurgents are in control of Michika and Gulak Local Government Areas, while in Yobe State, they have taken over Buni-Yadi Local Government Area.
The insurgents have said they are aiming to create a caliphate.
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