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The ongoing violence has forced the closure of schools and major businesses, as the escalating tension poses a threat to lives and livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>The long-standing Bawku conflict reignited following the return of a rival chief, Alhaji Seidu Abagre, who had been in exile.<\/p>\n<p>His return, coupled with recent ambushes targeting travellers, has led to an upsurge in violent clashes, resulting in at least eight additional fatalities and numerous injuries in recent days.<\/p>\n<p>In response, the Ministry of the Interior declared a curfew effective Monday, October 28, 2024, restricting movement from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.<\/p>\n<p>This decision followed an emergency meeting led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and National Security officials, who emphasized the need for heightened security measures to restore peace in Bawku.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A young man, identified as Tahiru Danbala, has been confirmed dead in the latest outbreak of violence in Bawku in the Upper East Region of Ghana. 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