Nigeria, July 26 -- Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has ordered an investigation into the alleged involvement of a cabinet member, Ibrahim Namadi, in the illegal release of a suspected drug kingpin, Sulaiman Danwawu.

The governor's spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

Mr Bature said the governor's directive followed accusation against Mr Danwawu of compromising his official position in facilitating the suspect's release.

The statement said Governor Yusuf has set up a special investigative committee chaired by Aminu Hussain, the governor's aide on Justice and Constitutional Matters.

Mr Bature said the seven-member committee was tasked to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and recommen...