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The Interior Ministry has renewed the curfew imposed on Kpatinga and its environs in the Northern Region.
According to a statement signed by the sector minister, Henry Quartey, the hours start from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 am effective Friday, July 19, 2024.
“Government continues to express its appreciation to the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace,” a statement by the Ministry said.
Also, there is a total ban on all persons in the Kpatinga and surrounding areas from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapon.
The Minister, according to the statement acted to renew the curfew hours on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument.
The statement further warned that any person found with any arms or ammunition would be arrested and prosecuted.