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General News of Monday, January 21, 2019
Source: Myjoyonline.com
2019-01-21
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The Ministry of the Interior has reviewed the curfew imposed in Yendi County from 5 pm to 7 am and from 6 pm to 6 am.
The new curfew will replace the Friday that was imposed to avoid disruption as a result of the selection of a new Ya-Na for the traditional Dagbon region.
Although the curfew has not prevented sporadic shootings and the killing of a person in the area, the Interior Ministry has announced that, on the notice of the Northern Region Security Council and an executive instrument, had revised the curfew.
"The government is urging leaders, elders, opinion leaders, youth and residents of the region to show restraint in facing the challenges they face and to use non-violent means to channel their energies." to ensure peace in the region, "a statement signed by Interior Minister Ambrose Dery.
However, it is prohibited to carry weapons, ammunition or offensive weapons to anyone in and around Yendi County.
"… all those found with weapons or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted," the statement added.
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