The Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, has extended the curfew hours for Kpatinga and its surrounding areas.
The curfew will now be in effect from midnight to 4:00 AM, starting Friday, July 19, 2024.
This extension follows advice from the Northern Regional Security Council and is implemented through an Executive Instrument.
The government appreciates the cooperation of the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and residents, urging them to remain calm and resolve conflicts through peaceful means.
Additionally, there is a complete prohibition on carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons in Kpatinga and the surrounding regions. Violators found with such items will face arrest and prosecution.