There is sprodic gunfire in and around Mandawari Police Station and other areas of Gwale local government area of Kano State.

Residents say the gun fire started at the break of dawn and is still going on. 

Members of the extremist Boko Haram sect are believed to be responsible for the attacks.

The casualty rate is not yet clear, as police authorities in the state could not be reached as at the time of this report.

Details later…