Bawku Curfew Changed from 6PM-6AM to 8PM-5AM
The Minister for Interior, Ambrose Dery, has by executive instrument reviewed the curfew imposed on the Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region.
The curfew was previously from 6 pm to 6 am and will now be from 8 pm to 5 am, effective December 15, 2021.
“The Minister for the Interior has on the advice of the Upper East Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument reviewed the Curfew hours imposed on Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am to 8:00 pm to 5:00 am effective, Wednesday, December 15, 2021.”
The Ministry has also banned carrying arms, ammunition, or offensive weapons.
“Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the aforementioned communities and their environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons, and any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.”
However, the sector Minister has asked the chiefs and the people of Bawku to exercise restraint, and not use violent means in addressing their grievances.
“Government calls on the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace.”
The government has on several occasions imposed a curfew on the town to calm tensions and maintain law and order.
There was a shooting incident on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, which led to the imposition of the curfew in the Municipality.
At least five persons have been arrested in Bawku over the disturbances in the area.
Source: citinews
