The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey has renewed the curfew hours imposed on the Alavanyo and Nkonya townships and their surrounding areas within the Oti Region.
The curfew now runs from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Sunday, May 19, 2024.
The ministry in a statement said the latest development aims to enhance security and maintain peace in the affected communities.
The government commended the cooperation of the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents for their compliance with the curfew regulations, citing that their collaboration contributes significantly to ensuring public safety and tranquillity in the region.
“The Minister for the Interior has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Alavanyo and Nkonya Townships and their environs in the Oti Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am effective Sunday, May 19, 2024”
“Government continues to express its appreciation to the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, youth and people of the area for their efforts in ensuring peace in the area and urges them to use the established mechanisms for the resolution of all their conflicts and disputes” the statement indicated.
According to the ministry, the curfew was imposed on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council.
The action was taken per the appropriate Legislative Instrument following a chieftaincy dispute.