The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed Curfew on Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Township and its environs in the Savannah Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Wednesday, August 27, 2025, until further notice, following recent land dispute issues causing security threats in the area.

Government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area.

Meanwhile, the following should be noted by all persons in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Township and its Environs:

  • Total ban on carrying firearms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons, and any person found with any firearms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.
  • No two or more persons should be seen on motorbikes throughout the day.
  • No war regalia should be worn throughout the day.

Signed:

MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK (MP)                                           

MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR

Issued this day 27th August, 2025