The Minister of the Interior has re-imposed the curfew on the Bawku Municipal Area and its environs on the advice of the Upper East Regional Security Council.
A statement announcing the measure on Monday in Accra and signed by Mr. Kwamena Bartels, Minister of the Interior said the curfew time is now 20:00 hours (8.00p.m.) to 05:00 hours (5.00 a.m.) each day.
It said the reduction in the curfew time followed improvements in the security situation in the Municipality over the period.
The Regional Security Council was also impressed with businesses activities and schools reopening.
It said the Police and Military presence in the Municipality was however, being maintained to ensure that the peace and calm that was prevailing would be consolidated.
The Military detachment however, is being increased to ensure both extensive and intensive monitoring of the security situation in the area.
Government reiterated that the ban on all persons in the Bawku Municipal Area, Zabugu and Garu townships and their environs from carrying arms, ammunitions or any offensive weapon still remained in force.
The curfew followed violent clashes on New Year's Day between Mamprusis and Kusasis in the District over what is said to be a chieftaincy dispute.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Agric Minister advocates for digital farming, calls for church partnership
20 mins -
NCCE warns of growing voter inclination towards election-related violence
22 mins -
OSP ordered to release Cecilia Dapaah’s caution statements to her former house help
25 mins -
Global battle against inflation almost won, but risks remain – IMF
27 mins -
NPP MPs anticipate favourable Supreme Court verdict on vacant seats
29 mins -
Election 2024: Campaign songs outnumber policies – Sulemana Braimah
37 mins -
Voters prioritise education, jobs and healthcare for 2024 elections – NCCE
37 mins -
Huawei launches 9th edition of annual ICT Competition
39 mins -
Attacks on journalists must be “condemned and resisted” – Prof. Dodzi Tsikata
41 mins -
Employees must be treated as key assets of businesses – AGI Chairman
48 mins -
Techiman South Assembly finally gets Presiding Member
52 mins -
Krachi East residents laud Speaker’s maturity for suspending Parliament
54 mins -
Political parties “refuse” to address galamsey over fear of losing votes – Prof. Karikari
54 mins -
Ghana launches division to increase response to climate financing needs
57 mins -
SSNIT will work to strengthen the scheme further – Osafo-Maafo
1 hour