Government deploys Armed Forces to enforce curfew and law in Bawku amid conflict

Government has taken steps in tackling the renewed unrest in Bawku by directing the Ghana Armed Forces to enforce curfews and maintain law and order in the area, following a dangerous escalation in the chieftaincy conflict.

According to a press statement issued by the Presidency and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President, the deployment of troops marks a shift from peacekeeping to peace enforcement, reflecting the urgency of the situation on the ground.

The directive comes in the wake of recent killings and heightened tensions in Bawku and nearby communities, which threaten to derail ongoing peace efforts and destabilize the region.

“In response to the recent escalation of violence… the Ghana Armed Forces have been deployed to maintain law and order, as we intensify curfews to ensure public safety,” the statement said. “We assure the public that the Ghana Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to protect lives and property.”

The government emphasized that this measure is aimed at safeguarding lives and restoring calm, especially in areas where the conflict has recently worsened.

Security personnel will be enforcing curfew regulations strictly, and residents have been advised to fully comply with the directives of the Armed Forces to support peace and stability.

Read the full statement below:

Source: 3news