The government through the Interior Ministry has declared a curfew in Bawku following renewed disturbances stemming from the return of Mr. Seidu Abagre, who was controversially enskinned as Bawku Naba in February 2023.

The curfew, announced after an emergency National Security meeting held on October 28, 2024, will run from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily until further notice.

A statement issued on October 28, noted that the recent disturbances, which began on October 24, 2024, after Mr. Abagre's return, have led to significant loss of life and threaten to escalate beyond Bawku.

“Based on assessments by national security agencies, the continued presence of Mr. Seidu Abagre in Bawku poses a substantial threat to public safety and security. In light of the foregoing, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491), a curfew is, hereby, imposed on Bawku from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, commencing today, Monday, 28. October 2024, until further notice.”

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Security forces have been deployed to enforce the curfew and maintain law and order in the area.

“Government is committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the people of Bawku and its environs,” the statement read.

Residents were also urged to comply with the curfew and cooperate with security personnel warning that “Any person found violating this curfew will face the full consequences of the law.”