Binduri: Minister of Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has lifted the curfew in Binduri in the Upper East Region, citing improved peace and security.
According to Ghana Web, the directive follows recommendations from the Upper East Regional Security Council and the issuance of an Executive Instrument. The Interior Ministry, through the press release, has urged traditional leaders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents of the area to continue exercising restraint and resolve disagreements via non-violent means.
The curfew had been put in place as a security measure to curb unrest in the area. Five people, including children, were killed in a late-night shooting during the curfew in Binduri. The statement signed by Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, MP and Minister of Interior, emphasized the government's continued encouragement for chiefs, opinion leaders, and residents to use peaceful methods to address challenges.
Lifting the curfew signals a return to normalcy for residents, who are now encouraged to work together to sustain harmony in their communities.