The situation in Walewale and its surroundings in the North East Region is currently tense, following a series of violent incidents and alleged military brutality.
The curfew, which starts at 6 pm and ends at 6 am, was imposed to curb these disturbances after several attacks on passengers along the Tamale-Walewale-Bolgatanga highway, some of which are connected to the ongoing Bawku conflict. Many people have been killed or injured, and several vehicles have been destroyed during these incidents.
The imposition of the curfew has sparked protests, with residents expressing dissatisfaction and calling for its reversal, particularly as they argue that Walewale itself is not involved in the Bawku conflict.
They have also condemned the alleged brutalities by military personnel, particularly in response to arson incidents in the area, which they claim were misinterpreted.
Some local leaders, such as the Assemblyman for the Fongni Electoral Area, Mohammed Saani, have called for more security measures to address the criminal activities without punishing innocent civilians.
Similarly, the Member of Parliament for the Walewale Constituency, Dr. Mahama Tia Abdul-Kabiru, has criticized the government’s decision, describing it as politically motivated and not addressing the root cause of the issues.
The community remains divided on how to approach the crisis, with some calling for increased security presence while others seek an immediate reversal of the curfew.
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