Bawku has gone 150 days without gunfire – Interior Minister

The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, reported that the Bawku area has remained without gunfire for 150 consecutive days. He attributed this improvement to the effectiveness of security operations and peacebuilding efforts. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, the Minister noted that curfew hours had been relaxed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., allowing residents to ride motorbikes at these times.

He stated that the government is assessing the situation to determine if remaining restrictions can also be lifted. The Minister highlighted the broader impact of the violence in 2025, which extended beyond Bawku to neighboring communities such as Binduri, Nalerigu, and Walewale. This violence led to bus attacks on highways and placed significant pressure on security forces, especially when it affected students in secondary schools.

He emphasized that the response involved a combination of security measures and mediation, including the involvement of the National Peace Council. The Minister also pointed out a nationwide decrease in curfews, noting that Ghana started 2025 with around 11 curfews and ended the year with approximately nine, currently having only three remaining.

He affirmed that despite persistent crime challenges, the country's security situation has improved, noting that Ghana is safer today compared to 2025.