The government has extended the curfew imposed on Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas in the Upper East Region, following a directive from the Ministry for the Interior.

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, through an Executive Instrument, announced a revision of the curfew hours, which will now run from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, effective Monday, February 24, 2025. This adjustment was communicated in an official statement released on the same day.

In light of ongoing tensions in the area, the government has called on traditional leaders, community elders, youth, and residents to promote peace and exercise restraint while encouraging dialogue as the path to resolving disputes.

The statement also declared a strict ban on carrying arms, ammunition, and any offensive weapons within the affected communities. Authorities have warned that any individual caught violating this directive will face arrest and prosecution.

The government reiterated its commitment to restoring peace and ensuring the safety of residents in the Bawku area as efforts to resolve conflicts continue.