Government renews Bunkpurugu township curfew

The Interior Minister, has by an Executive Instrument (E.I.) renewed the curfew hours imposed on the Bunkpurugu township and its environs in the North East Region from 8.00 pm to 6.00 am effective Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

A statement issued and signed by sector minister, Ambrose Dery said there is a total ban on persons in the affected areas from any offensive weapon and that persons who violate that will be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the country.

Government urged the people of the area to be tolerant and resort to the use of non-violent means to address their concerns to ensure peace.

Find below the statement by the Minister for Interior, Ambrose Dery 

The Minister for the Interior has by Executive Instrument renewed the Curfew hours imposed on Bunkpurugu Township and its environs in the North East Region from 8:00pm to 6:00am effective Tuesday, 20th August, 2019

Government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace to the area.

Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Bunkpurugu Township 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.

Signed
AMBROSE DERY (MP)
MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR