The Ministry of Interior has on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council lifted the week long curfew imposed on the Tamale metropolis and its environs.
Interior Minister Dr. Benjamin Kumbour in collaboration with the Regional Security Council imposed the one week curfew on Tuesday March 29 effective 11 pm to 6 am each day.
This followed skirmishes that erupted as a result of the Accra Fast Track High Court’s ruling on the Ya-Naa Yakubu Andani II murder case which acquitted and discharged all fifteen Abudu suspects.
The Andanis who were incensed by the ruling directed their anger at the Government particularly because they claim the Mills administration had failed to deliver on its campaign promise to arrest and prosecute the killers.
They reacted violently, burning the party’s regional and constituency offices in Tamale.
One person was killed in the process but no arrests have been made.
The curfew is said to have affected the socio-economic activities of Tamale residents especially food vendors and commercial vehicle drivers who transact business at night.
The situation also denied Muslims their religious obligation to pray at dawn which begins the five daily compulsory prayers.
Former President Jerry John Rawlings, during his two-day fact finding visit to Tamale, pleaded with government to review the curfew hours.
Life and economic activities have returned to normal in the Tamale metropolis and residents are eagerly waiting to hear radio announcements from the Regional Security Council that the curfew has been lifted.
The Northern Regional Minister, Moses Mabengba has asked residents in Tamale and its environs to move about freely but refrain from acts of violence.
Source: Citifmonline.com
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