The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, has extended the curfew hours for Chereponi Township and its surroundings in the North East Region from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am, starting Wednesday, January 17, 2024, through an Executive Instrument.

In a statement released on the same day, he appealed to chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents to maintain composure in the face of challenges, emphasizing the use of non-violent methods to contribute to the peace of the area.

Simultaneously, a comprehensive prohibition is in effect, forbidding individuals in both communities and their vicinity from possessing arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons. Any violators discovered with such items will face arrest and prosecution.

Last week, Mr. Dery similarly adjusted the curfew hours for Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region, setting it from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am starting Friday, January 12, 2024.

Again, the community's leaders and residents were urged to exercise restraint and promote peace through non-violent means amid challenges.