Witnesses said the intense gunfight is ongoing in the area. Some reports indicated that the gunfight has spread to Sherada quarters in Kano. Police sources stated that militants were being chased on a highway linking Dala and Sharada area.
Kano state police spokesperson Mohammed Dutshe confirmed there was a "problem" in the area. He said efforts is being made to reach the Police divisional officer to verify the position on the ground.
