The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reviewed the curfew hours imposed on Hamile Township and its environs in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region.
A statement issued by the Ministry said the revised curfew will now run from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., effective Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The review was made on the advice of the National Security Council and approved through an Executive Instrument.
The government has urged chiefs, opinion leaders, youth and residents of the area to exercise restraint amid the prevailing challenges and to adopt peaceful and lawful means in addressing their concerns.
According to the statement, stakeholders are encouraged to channel grievances through non-violent approaches in order to maintain peace and stability in the area.
Meanwhile, the government has maintained a total ban on the possession of arms, ammunition and other offensive weapons within Hamile Township and its surrounding communities.
The Ministry warned that any individual found carrying arms or ammunition in violation of the directive will be arrested and prosecuted.
The curfew forms part of measures aimed at preserving law and order and ensuring the safety of residents in the affected communities.