The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has reviewed the curfew hours for Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Government calls 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 person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.

 

Signed

MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK (MP)                                        

MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR

Issued on this 30th day of July, 2025