Interior Minister acts on advice of Northern REGSEC; renews Kpatinga curfew

This follows the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council(REGSEC).

The ministry in a statement noted the curfew hours start from 12:00 midnight to 4:00am effective Friday, August 23, 2024.

“Government continues to express its appreciation to the Chiefs, Elders, 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 energies into ensuring peace,” The statement said.

Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Kpatinga and surrounding areas from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapon.

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

Source: Adomonline.com

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