- Curfew imposed in Chereponi Township from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am.
- Ban on carrying arms, ammunition, or offensive weapons.
- Curfew renewed due to recent clashes in the area.
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has taken decisive action to maintain peace and order in the Chereponi Township and its environs in the North East Region. Through an Executive Instrument, the Minister has renewed the curfew hours for the area, effective Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
The curfew hours will start from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am, and it is imperative that all residents and visitors adhere to this directive to ensure their safety and the maintenance of law and order.
The government is deeply concerned about the recent clashes that occurred in the area and is working tirelessly to resolve the issues and ensure lasting peace. To achieve this, the government is urging Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint and use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area.
The government acknowledges the challenges confronting the people of Chereponi Township and its environs and is committed to addressing them through peaceful and democratic means. To this end, the government is urging all stakeholders to work together to find a lasting solution to the issues.
In addition to the curfew hours, there is a total ban on all persons in the afore-mentioned communities and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapon. This ban is in place to prevent any further violence and ensure the safety of all residents and visitors.
Any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the land. The government will not tolerate any acts of violence or lawlessness and will take all necessary measures to maintain peace and order.
The curfew was initially imposed due to clashes that occurred in the area, and the government is working to resolve the underlying issues and prevent any further violence.
In a related development, the Minister for the Interior has also renewed the curfew hours for Saboba Township and its environs in the Northern Region from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am effective, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
The government is committed to maintaining peace and order throughout the country and will take all necessary measures to achieve this goal.
Residents and visitors to these areas are urged to cooperate with the security agencies and adhere to the curfew hours and ban on arms and ammunition to ensure their safety and the maintenance of law and order.
