The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey has, by an Executive Instrument, renewed the Curfew hours imposed on Bunkpurugu Township and its environs in the North East Region.
The new hours start from 8:00pm to 6:00am effective Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
A statement issued by the Interior Ministry urged 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.
Any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted, the statement said.