Buem Member of Parliament, Kofi Adams, has urged for calm in Bawku, emphasizing its status as a crucial 'business hub' for both the northern region and the entire nation.

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He stressed that stability in Bawku is essential for the overall prosperity of the country. Adams made these remarks on the Key Points show on TV3 on Saturday, January 20.

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The call for peace comes in the wake of an unfortunate incident on Wednesday, January 17, where unknown gunmen fired into a group at the community center in Bawku, resulting in two fatalities and four injuries.

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“Bawku is a business hub for the country and the northern part, a lot could be gained from having a stable Bawku. We must all be interested in having lasting peace in Bawku,” he said on the Key Points on TV3 on Saturday, January 20.

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“…those who were killed yesterday, that was dastardly, that was unacceptable and the perpetrators must be searched for by the law enforcement agencies and dealt with.”

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The incident was strongly condemned by the Member of Parliament for Bawku, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, who described it as both dastardly and unacceptable.

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Mr. Ayariga urged law enforcement agencies to swiftly apprehend and take action against the perpetrators.

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Speaking on the Ghana Tonight show on TV3 on Thursday, January 19, he expressed his dismay over the ongoing violence in Bawku and stressed the need for decisive action against those responsible.

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Last week, the Minister for the Interior, through an Executive Instrument, extended the curfew hours in Bawku Municipality and its surroundings from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, effective Friday, January 12, 2024.

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The government called on community leaders and residents to exercise restraint and employ non-violent means to address challenges and maintain peace.

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Furthermore, there is a complete ban on carrying arms, ammunition, or offensive weapons in the specified areas, and anyone found in possession of such items will face arrest and prosecution.

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“It is unfortunate that we continue to experience this situation that has caused so many lives to be lost, so many people to be injured and hospitalized and so much property to be lost in Bawku central constituency.

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“…those who were killed yesterday, that was dastardly, that was unacceptable and the perpetrators must be searched for by the law enforcement agencies  and dealt with.”

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