The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has taken a crucial step to ensure public safety by extending the curfew hours in Kpatinga and its surrounding areas.
The new curfew hours will be enforced from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 am, starting on Friday, May 17, 2024.
This curfew was renewed on the recommendation of the Northern Regional Security Council.
In a statement, Henry Quartey said the government acknowledges the cooperation of the affected area’s chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents in adhering to the curfew regulations.
He further urged the community members to remain calm and exercise restraint in the face of the challenges they are experiencing.
They are encouraged to utilize non-violent means to address their concerns and work towards maintaining peace in the region.
Also, “there is a total ban on all persons in the Kpatinga and surrounding areas from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapon, and any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted,” according to Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey
