- Curfew extended in Sampa township from 6:00pm to 6:00am
- Move aimed at maintaining peace and security amid chieftaincy disputes
- Government urges restraint and non-violent resolution of grievances
The government has extended the curfew in Sampa township, Jaman North District, Bono Region, effective Thursday, May 30, as chieftaincy disputes continue to affect the ar
Effective Thursday, May 30, the curfew in the area will now be enforced from 6:00pm to 6:00am until further notice. This decision follows advice from the Bono Regional Coordinating Council, aimed at bolstering security and preserving peace within the affected communities.
According to a press release from the Ministry, the measure is intended to “enhance security and promote peace in the affected areas.” The government also expressed appreciation for the cooperation of local chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents in adhering to the curfew regulations.
In a statement, the Ministry said, “The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument, has imposed a curfew on Sampa township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region following some chieftaincy disputes from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am each day effective Thursday, May 30, 2024, until further notice.”
The government urged the affected communities to “exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their grievances to ensuring peace in the area.”
