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Bawku: Government lifts daytime motorbike ban for women, men remain barred
The restriction on motorbike use has formed part of the wider security measures introduced in Bawku following recurring violence linked to the long-running chieftaincy dispute between the Kusasi and Mamprusi communities.
The Ministry renewed the curfew on January 13, January 27 and again in March, 2026, maintaining the ban on carrying arms, ammunition and offensive weapons, alongside the restriction on motorbike use.
The Ministry appealed to residents of Bawku and nearby communities to comply with the directive, saying observance of the measures would help maintain peace and security in the area.
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