The Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery has by Executive Instrument renewed the Curfew hours imposed on Bunkpurugu Township and its environs in the Northeast Region.
The new hours start from 8:00pm to 6:00am effective Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
A statement issued by the Minister on Tuesday February 6 said government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace to the area.
Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Bunkpurugu Township and surrounding areas from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapon, and any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted, the statement added.
Ministry of Interior reviews curfew hours on Bawku municipality to 6pm – 6am
He also renewed the Curfew hours imposed on Bomaa Township and its environs in the Ahafo Region from 11:00 pm to 4:00am effective Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Interior Minister renews curfew hours on Bawku; warns against carrying arms & ammunitions