According to NRT shots were heard and the governorate building was surrounded by security forces.

One of the attackers reportedly blew himself up inside the building.

NRT quoted a number of Erbil Provincial Council members as saying that all of the attackers have been killed.

According to her sources a worker, who had been trapped in the Erbil Governorate building, was rescued by security forces.

The identity of the attackers and their motive is unknown.

Reporter’s code: 50101