The Ministry of Interior has announced a night curfew for Nkwanta Township in the Oti Region following a surge in violence in the area.
The curfew, effective from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am started on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, aims to restore calm and order in the township.
This decision, according to the ministry, was based on advice from the Oti Regional Security Council through an Executive Instrument.
The government has urged residents to exercise restraint and utilize established mechanisms for resolving conflicts and disputes.
In addition to the curfew, the government has reiterated a ban on the possession of arms, ammunition, or offensive weapons within Nkwanta and its surrounding areas. Individuals found with such items will face arrest and prosecution.
The Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, Doreen P. Annan, issued the directive, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and security in the region as a top priority.
Read full statement below
IMPOSITION OF CURFEW WITHIN NKWANTA TOWNSHIP IN THE NKWANTA SOUTH MUNICIPALITY OF THE OTI REGION
The Minister for the Interior has on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument imposed curfew on Nkwanta Township in the Oti Region from 8:00pm – 6:00am effective Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Government wishes to appeal to all to exercise restraint and to use the established mechanisms for the resolution of all their conflicts and disputes.
Meanwhile, Government will like to reiterate that, there is a ban on all persons in Nkwanta Township and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapons and any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.
Signed:
CHIEF DIRECTOR
MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
Issued this Tuesday, January 28, 2025