Multiple explosions rock Kano city

 Multiple explosions and gunfire have rocked the Nigerian city of Kano, with residents reporting an immigration office and several police stations targeted.

A witness told source that he had seen at least seven dead bodies, including five immigration officers and two civilians. Authorities have not confirmed reports of casualties.
An AFP journalist heard what sounded to be about 20 explosions coming from two neighbourhoods in the city, the largest in Nigeria's mainly Muslim north. Smoke could also been seen coming from the areas.

Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the attack, the Associated Press reported. reports suggested at least eight police stations were targeted in addition to the zonal police headquarters.
"Residents said there was sound of gunfire echoing in some parts of the city," he said. "It's a confused situation in Kano, with some residents saying prisoners are being freed from police stations."
A resident near the immigration office said: "At the moment, there is a heavy shootout between the immigration personnel and the police with the attackers, and bombs explode in between."He said it appeared that a passport office of the immigration service was targeted in the Marhaba area.
"Everybody is running for his life. It's chaotic," he said.