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Gov’t imposes curfew on Sampa township, bans carrying of arms, ammunition

President John Dramani Mahama has renewed curfew hours for Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region, citing the need to maintain peace and order in the area.

The curfew, which takes effect from Thursday, February 6, 2025, will be in place from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am each day.

This decision was made through an Executive Instrument, according to a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak.

“Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their grievances into ensuring peace in the area,” the government urged.

Additionally, there is a total ban on carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons in Sampa township.

Any person found with any “arms or ammunition” will be “arrested and prosecuted”.

This development comes amid ongoing efforts to address chieftaincy disputes in the area, which have led to previous curfews being imposed.

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