The Interior Ministry, through an Executive Instrument, has extended the curfew hours for the Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas in the Upper East Region.

Effective from Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the curfew hours will span from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.

In a statement, the government urged Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and residents of the affected areas to maintain composure amidst the challenges they face, advocating for non-violent approaches to preserving peace.

Additionally, a complete prohibition is imposed on the possession of arms, ammunition, or any offensive weaponry. The Ministry sternly warned of arrests and prosecution for anyone found in possession of such items.

The decision to renew the curfew stems from a recent clash that occurred on Wednesday, April 24, involving heavily armed soldiers and Prison Service personnel in a tense standoff. This altercation arose when military personnel demanded the release of two individuals who had sought sanctuary in the prison yard to evade arrest.

These individuals reportedly caused a disturbance during the official launch of the 40th-anniversary celebration of Bawku Naba, Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka, at his palace.