Interior Minister renews curfew in Sampa to curb unrest
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The renewed restrictions follow violent chieftaincy clashes in Sampa on September 10, 2025, which claimed one life and left several others injured. In response, the Inspector-General of Police deployed reinforcement teams to the area on Wed...
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has renewed the curfew in Sampa Township, Jaman North District of the Bono Region, following recent violent disturbances. Acting on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, the new curfew runs from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. daily, effective Thursday, September 11, 2025.
In a statement, government appealed to Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth and residents of Sampa to remain calm and adopt peaceful, non-violent approaches to resolving grievances.
“Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in Sampa Township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons. Any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted,” the statement said.
The renewed restrictions follow violent chieftaincy clashes in Sampa on September 10, 2025, which claimed one life and left several others injured. In response, the Inspector-General of Police deployed reinforcement teams to the area on Wednesday, September 11.
According to a statement issued by the Police, calm has now been restored, with security strengthened and patrols intensified across Sampa and nearby communities.
