Bunkpurugu Police suspend funeral musketry amid security concerns

The Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri District Police Command in Ghana has suspended the use of muskets and gunshots during funeral ceremonies, celebrations, and other public gatherings in Bunkpurugu Township. This decision, announced in a letter dated August 11, 2026, by the District Police Commander, ASP Emmanuel Kofi Sintim, is aimed at addressing growing concerns over public safety, accidental injuries, loss of lives, and the prevailing security situation in the area.

While acknowledging that musketry is part of the cultural heritage of the people, the Police emphasized the need for residents to exercise restraint due to the current security challenges. They have urged chiefs, elders, families, and residents to comply with the directive, warning that those who defy it could face arrest and prosecution.

The Command appealed to traditional authorities, assembly members, community leaders, and the media to support the measure and help sensitize residents about the temporary suspension, which will remain in force until further notice.

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