The Minister for Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has renewed the curfew imposed on the Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas, effective Monday, March 3, 2025. Apexnewsgh reports
This decision follows recommendations from the Upper East Regional Security Council, as the region continues to grapple with ongoing chieftaincy conflicts that have resulted in numerous casualties.
The curfew hours remain unchanged, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., and will be subject to review or renewal after a week. Additionally, the minister has reiterated the ban on carrying offensive weapons, arms, or ammunition within the affected areas, warning that anyone found in violation will be arrested and prosecuted.
Bawku has been under curfew since November 2021, as the chieftaincy conflicts have led to a surge in violence and bloodshed. The government has urged chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents to maintain calm and use non-violent methods to resolve conflicts in the region.
The situation in Bawku remains volatile, with reports of regular gun battles and violent attacks. The government’s decision to renew the curfew aims to restore peace and stability to the region, but it remains to be seen whether this measure will be effective in addressing the underlying issues driving the conflict.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
