The Ministry of Interior has renewed the curfew hours on Walewale and its surrounding areas in the North East Region.

The curfew hours has been renewed from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, effective Saturday, February 22, 2025.

The decision was made on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council, and enforced through an Executive Instrument.

Tye Ministry has urged chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents to remain calm and exercise restraint in the face of ongoing security challenges.

It also emphasised the need for peaceful and non-violent approaches to resolving conflicts in the area.

Additionally, a total ban on carrying arms, ammunition, or offensive weapons has been imposed.

The Ministry has directed to arrest and prosecute anyone found violating this directive.