Irate youth in Walewale have vandalized the North East Regional Minister’s vehicle in protest.
According to reports the youth in Walewale are protesting against a 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM curfew imposed by the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed.
Reports some few days ago revealed a group of unidentified armed men reportedly launched an attack on a cargo truck in Walewale, in the North East Region setting the vehicle and its contents on fire.
There have also been reports of a five-month-old baby who has sadly lost her life in Bawku.
The government has urged residents to remain calm and seek peaceful solutions. A ban on carrying weapons has also been enforced, with offenders facing arrest and prosecution.
The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed a curfew on Walewale and its environs in the North East Region from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Government calls on the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace.
Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in Walewale and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapons and any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.
However, the Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru has condemned the re-imposition of a curfew on Walewale.
The member of parliament argues that the move unfairly punishes innocent civilians while failing to implement a comprehensive approach to ensuring peace.
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Angry youth in Walewale have vandalized the North East Regional Minister’s vehicle in protest against a 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM curfew imposed by the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed, on the advice of the Regional Security Council.
The government has urged residents to remain calm… pic.twitter.com/2ebHFYgSUn
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