The Minister of Interior-designate, , has reacted to the incident in which an officer from his security detail fired gunshots to celebrate his ministerial nomination.
Addressing the incident during his vetting by 's Appointments Committee on Friday, January 24, 2025, Muntaka expressed strong disapproval of the police officer's actions, which have since drawn heavy criticism from the general public.
According to the Asawase lawmaker, he advised his team against firing the shots.
However, despite his warning, they proceeded to fire the gun, which is why he stepped in to stop the act. "I was vehemently against that shooting in my house.