Nigeria, March 26 -- Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has accepted the resignation of Muhammad Idris, his commissioner for Internal Security and Special Service, from his cabinet.

The governor appointed Mr Idris, a retired Nigerian Army major-general, as the ministry's pioneer commissioner in August.

The governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, announced the development in a statement late Tuesday.

He said Governor Yusuf expressed his appreciation for Mr Idris's services as the pioneer head of the ministry.

"We thank Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd) for his unwavering commitment and contributions to the development of Kano State right from his days in the military career. We wish him a peaceful and fulfilling retirement as he ...