The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region.
The curfew hours start from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am effective Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
In a statement, the Minister called on the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, Youth and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace.
Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the communities and their environs from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapon.
“Any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted,” the statement said.
