Govt imposes curfew on Hamile Township in the Upper West Region

The government has imposed a curfew on Hamile Township and its surrounding communities in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region following security concerns in the area.

The Minister for the Interior, acting on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, announced that the curfew will take effect immediately.

Under the directive, residents of Hamile Township and its environs are required to observe a daily curfew from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am until further notice.

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The government has also appealed to chiefs, opinion leaders, youth groups, and residents of the affected communities to exercise restraint amid the challenges confronting the area.

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They have been urged to pursue peaceful and non-violent means of addressing their grievances to help restore calm and maintain security in the area.

Government Bans Possession of Weapons in Hamile

In addition to the curfew, the government has imposed a total ban on the possession of arms, ammunition, and other offensive weapons within Hamile Township and its surrounding communities.

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The directive warns that anyone found in possession of firearms, ammunition, or other prohibited weapons will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Residents have therefore been urged to comply fully with the security measures as authorities work to maintain peace and stability in the affected communities.