Curfew On Bunkpurugu Renewed

The Minister for Interior, Ambrose Derry has renewed the curfew imposed on the Bunkpurugu township and its environs in the North East Region.

The renewal took effect on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

The town will be subject to a curfew from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

“Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Bunkpurugu Township 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.

The government urged the Chiefs, 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 in the area.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini