Nigeria, March 2 -- The recovery of government vehicles from officials who recently resigned after Governor Abba Yusuf defected from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked controversy in the state.

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) recovered five vehicles, following the alleged refusal of the former officials to return them as directed by the state government.

While many applauded the development, others described it as a persecution of the politicians for refusing to accompany the governor on his political adventure.

The affected officials, who remain in the NNPP, include Ibrahim Umar, a retired air vice marshal who served as the Commissioner for I...