Accra, Dec. 8, GNA - The Minister of the Interior has by Executive Instrument renewed the

curfews imposed on the Bawku Municipality and Gushegu Township and their immediate

environs for another week with effect from Monday, December 7. The renewal was on the advice of the Upper East and Northern Regional Security Councils,

according to a statement signed by the sector Minister, Mr Cletus Avoka, on Tuesday. The statement said the curfew hours for the Bawku Municipality are from midnight to 0500

hours while those of Gushegu Township are from midnight to 0400 hours. The statement said: "The government wishes to urge the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders and

the people of the areas to work towards the achievement of sustainable peace in their

communities. It is only when peace exists that the communities can fully benefit from the socio-

economic drive that the government has put in place for their economic up-liftment." Meanwhile, the government has reiterated that there is a ban on all persons in the Bawku

Municipal area, Zabugu, Binduri, Pusiga, Zoasi and Gushegu and their environs from carrying

arms, ammunitions or any offensive weapons, and any person found with any arms or

ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.