The Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, has, by Executive Instrument, renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bunkpurugu township and its environs in the North East Region.
A statement issued by the minister indicates that the new hours will start from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
The government has called on 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 in 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.
The statement added that anyone with such items will be arrested and prosecuted.
The minister also announced that a curfew has been imposed on Bomaa Township and its environs in the Ahafo Region from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am, effective Tuesday, February 6, 2024.