The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed, has imposed a curfew on Walewale and its surrounding communities in the North East Region.
According to a statement from the Interior Ministry, the curfew will be in effect daily from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, starting Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Additionally, a total ban has been placed on the possession of firearms, ammunition, and any offensive weapons within the affected areas. The ministry has warned that anyone found in possession of such weapons will be arrested and prosecuted.
Read full statement below:
Imposition of Curfew on Walewale and Its Environs in the North East Region
The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed curfew on Walewale and its environs in the North East Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Saturday, February 15, 2025.
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 Walewale 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
MUNTAKA MOHAMMED MUBARAK (MP)
MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR
Issued in Accra this Saturday, February 15, 2025
