The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed on the advice of the Upper East Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has reviewed the curfew hours for Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region from 2:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Sunday, July 27, 2025 until further notice.
In a statement issued on July 27, government called on the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace.
Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Bawku Municipality and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapons and any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.
This comes on the back of recent killings including the death of two Nalerigu SHS students on Saturday, July 27, 2025.
The students were killed by unidentified gunmen who stormed the school’s premises in the early hours of Saturday, July 26.
Meanwhile, Government has said it is intensifying its approach to bring peace in Bawku amid the ongoing conflict.
A statement released on Sunday, July 27 by the Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu said “the Government of Ghana is stepping up its approach from peacekeeping to peace enforcement in Bawku and other affected areas due to the recent escalation of violence.”
The statement added that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have been deployed to maintain law and order, as curfews have been renewed to ensure public safety.
Government assured that GAF will take all necessary measures to protect lives and property.
The statement further commended Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his mediation efforts in the conflict and appreciated all stakeholders and parties which supported the peace process.
According to the statement, the Otumfuo mediation, with the genuine help of Nayiri and Zugraana, had almost brought finality to the conflict until the very recent killings which have necessitated drastic actions to protect all in the interests of the greater good.
“Government urges all parties to refrain from violence and support the peace process. Residents are advised to fully cooperate with the Ghana Armed Forces to ensure peace,” the statement said.
Source:Fiilafmonline/3News
