https://www.myjoyonline.com/interior-ministry-renews-curfew-on-bawku-and-its-environs/-------https://www.myjoyonline.com/interior-ministry-renews-curfew-on-bawku-and-its-environs/

The Ministry of the Interior renewed the curfew imposed on the Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region.

According to the Ministry, the curfew will now be in effect from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, effective Monday, January 20, 2024.

"The Minister for the Interior has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am effective Monday, January 20, 2025," a press statement signed by the Chief Director of the Ministry said.

The Ministry urged called on Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and not to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace.

The statement further declared a total ban on all persons in the aforementioned communities and its surrounding areas from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons.

"Any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted," the Ministry added.

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