Accra, Aug. 18, GNA - Dr. Kwame Addo-Kufuor, Minister of the Interior has, on the advice of the Upper East Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and by Executive Instrument, renewed the curfew imposed on the Bawku Municipality and its environs for another one week with effect from Monday, August 25.

The curfew hours remain unchanged from 2000 hours to 0500 hours each day.

A statement signed by the Minister in Accra on Monday, said relative peace and understanding had been restored, but the curfew had to be imposed to enable the security agencies to appraise the security of the areas affected.

The government again commended the people of Bawku and its environs as well as all peace loving people in the country for the continued sustenance of peace and calm in the area. "Government will like to advise all persons in the affected areas to continue to work toward and harmony, respect and mutual trust to bring about the needed development to the area."

Meanwhile, Government has reiterated that, the ban on all persons in the Bawku Municipal Area, Zabugu, Binduri, Pusiga and Zoosi townships and their environs from carrying arms, ammunitions or any offensive weapon still remains in force, and any person found with any arms or ammunition would be arrested and prosecuted.