Curfew imposed on Sampa effective April 18
The Minister for Interior, on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument has imposed a curfew on Sampa Township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region.
This follows some chieftaincy disputes in the town.
The curfew is from 4:00pm to 7:00pm each day effective Thursday, April 18, 2024 until further notice.
In a statement signed by the Minister, Hon. Henry Quartey, government urged the Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth and people of the area to use non-violent means to channel their grievances into ensuring peace in the area.
“Meanwhile, there is total ban on all persons in Sampa Township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons. Any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted” the statement added.
