Radical sect members flee northern city

Members of a Nigerian Islamist radical sect have fled the northern city of Maiduguri after the military overran their enclave.



Reports say the army has stormed the base of Boko Haram\'s leader and militants were fleeing the city.



It came after the military drafted in 1,000 extra soldiers.



Earlier reports said the army had lost ground to militants who were using civilians as human shields.



At one point the local authorities said sect members had taken over six districts of the city.