The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has declared a curfew in Sampa Township, located in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region, through an Executive Instrument.
According to a statement from the Interior Ministry, the curfew will be in effect daily from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., starting Thursday, October 24, 2024, and will remain until further notice.
This measure comes in response to ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the area, following a recommendation from the Bono Regional Security Council.
The government has urged chiefs, opinion leaders, youth, and residents to maintain calm during these challenging times and to seek peaceful, non-violent solutions to their issues.
Additionally, the statement announced a complete ban on the possession of arms, ammunition, or offensive weapons within Sampa Township. Individuals found in violation of this ban will face arrest and prosecution.
SOURCE: http://dew360.net
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