The Minister for the Interior has on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument reviewed the curfew hours for Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am to 10:00 pm to 6:00 am each day effective Thursday, August 8, 2024.

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 Sampa Township 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.

Signed

HENRY QUARTEY (MP)

MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR

Issued in Accra this Thursday, August 8, 2024