Parts of Kano shut down over gun battle

There are reports that sporadic gunshots around Naibawa and Darmunawa areas of Kano in the last two hours have forced residents to remain indoors.

According to witnesses, the first shot was heard around 3.25am, and had since  gained intensity in the affected areas.Parents  who were initially unaware of the situation in the area have gone to schools to pick up their children.The Kona Masalchi area where two students of the Federal Government College, Kano were killed on Monday have been cordoned off, while motorists on the Kano-Zaria federal highway are been diverted.Banks, public and private businesses are hurriedly closing shops as Military apache helicopter hover the skyline of the embattled ancient city.JTF spokesman, Lt Ikediche Iweha on confirming the account says the press will be briefed later on the development.

Details later.