The curfew imposed in Bawku and its surroundings to reduce insecurity in the municipality has been reviewed by the Interior Ministry, Ambrose Dery.

In a statement, the Ministry said that based on the advice of the Upper East Regional Council, the review begins today, Monday, September 5, 2022.

The present curfew time of 8:00pm has been changed to 6:00am, 6:00pm, and 6:00am.

“The review of the curfew has been as a result of threat to security in the communities concerned”, the statement added.

The administration is also urging local citizens and youth to put their energy toward constructive endeavors rather than violence, which is endangering the peace.

The release further announced that, “there is a total ban on all persons in the aforementioned communities and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapon and any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.”

Bawku is a hotspot for clashes between residents of various ethnic groups.

The government has on several occasions imposed a curfew on the town to calm tensions and maintain law and order.