The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has renewed the curfew for Bawku Municipality and surrounding areas in the Upper East Region through an Executive Instrument.
The curfew, which is in effect from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am, began on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
The government urges Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and residents to remain calm and use peaceful methods to address the challenges they face, according to a statement from the Interior Ministry issued on August 13.
Additionally, a complete ban is in place on carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons in the mentioned communities and their surroundings.
Anyone found with such items will be arrested and prosecuted.
