The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has issued an Executive Instrument to extend the curfew hours in Kpatinga and its surrounding areas.
The new curfew hours will be enforced from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 am, starting on Friday, May 17, 2024.
This decision was made based on the recommendation of the Northern Regional Security Council.
In statement, the Ministry said the government acknowledges the cooperation of the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents of the affected area in adhering to the curfew regulations.
The government urged the community members to remain calm and exercise restraint in the face of the challenges they are experiencing.
They are encouraged to utilize non-violent means to address their concerns and work towards maintaining peace in the region" it said.
“Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Kpatinga and surrounding areas from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapon, and any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted,” the statement added.
Latest Stories
-
Dynamics of legislature oversight over the Armed Forces in liberal democracies
38 minutes -
Africa must lead the next wave of digital innovation – MTN CEO
39 minutes -
Notorious robber who terrorised Accra’s elite communities captured in Togo – Police
41 minutes -
Assurances Committee of Parliament to hold a public hearing from July 2025
1 hour -
Policymakers have failed to learn a lesson from history and economics – Bawumia
2 hours -
Street begging crackdown to expand beyond Accra – Interior Minister
2 hours -
You can’t fix trade deficits with tarrifs – Bawumia cautions
3 hours -
Africa’s energy crisis rooted in leadership failures, not poverty – Experts
3 hours -
Ghanaian pilgrim dies while performing Hajj in Makkah
3 hours -
2 arrested, one on the run for stealing iron rods from Agenda 111 site
3 hours -
Mahama announces plans to upgrade Greater Accra Regional Hospital to Teaching Hospital
3 hours -
GHS takes measures to check Mpox outbreak
4 hours -
Five dead after tornado tears through St Louis
4 hours -
Real Madrid confirm Dean Huijsen signing from Bournemouth
4 hours -
Delegates walk out of FIFA congress after Infantino arrives late from Trump trip
5 hours