The Ghanaian Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has imposed a nighttime curfew on Sampa Township in the Jaman North District, Bono Region, following rising tensions over a local chieftaincy dispute. Effective October 24, 2024, the curfew restricts movement from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily until further notice.
This decision was advised by the Bono Regional Security Council to maintain peace and prevent further conflicts in the area. The Interior Ministry also enforced a ban on carrying firearms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons in Sampa. Violators of the ban will face arrest and prosecution. In a call for calm, the government urged local chiefs, youth, and community leaders to prioritize peaceful solutions and avoid violence.
