Military Clears Embattled House Majority Leader Caught in Video Firing AK 47

Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the embattled house of representatives majority leader, caught in a viral video bearing a gun, has been cleared by the Nigerian Defence Headquarters.

According to Guardian, the defence headquarters said the video was shot during a 3 Brigade Nigerian Army Training Exercise, adding that the lawmaker was invited as a special guest and fired the AK-47 rifle in the Falgore Forest.

The statement reads in part:

“It is worthy to state that when senior citizens and special guests are invited for such exercises, they are accorded the honour to participate in the firing exercise as a ceremonial firing party. Ceremonial firing in such an exercise is the practice the world over."

Source: Legit.ng