Interior Minister renews curfew on Kpatinga on the advice of Northern Regional Security Council

The Minister for the Interior Henry Quartey has, by an Executive Instrument, renewed the Curfew hours imposed on Kpatinga and its environs.

The hours start from 12:00 midnight to 4:00am effective Friday, May 17, 2024.

The Minister renewed the hours on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council.

The government expressed its appreciation to the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth and people of the area for copying with the curfew.

A statement issued urged them to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace.

“Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Kpatinga 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 statement added.

Sources: TV3news.com