Bolgatanga, June 5, GNA-The Bawku Inter-Ethnic Peace Committee has appealed to the people of Bawku Municipality to exercise restraint and avoid acts that can incite passions and cause violence. "We wish to remind all citizens of Bawku, resident and outside Bawku, that nobody can bring peace to our area except we ourselves", the Committee said in a Press Release signed by Mr. Thomas Abilla and Mr. David Belko Moli, Executives Members.

The committee condemned the recent violence and stated that it was determined to work hard in order to restore lasting peace to the Municipality. It appealed to the public to report any person who causes or tries to cause trouble, to the security agencies for the appropriate action to be taken, saying that it was not beneficial for to person to engage in acts that will retard the development of the municipality. It said it was upset by the recent violence that caused the death of three persons and destroyed valuable properties. It also halted socio-economic activities, including the closure of Banks, Schools, Health Service delivery and commerce.

The committee commended the security agencies for the prompt action that they collectively took to bring of the situation under control. Violence erupted in Bawku last Friday, May 29th and caused the destruction of properties and the loss of three lives.