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Bunkpurugu Police suspend funeral musketry amid security concerns
The directive, contained in a letter dated August 11, 2026, and signed by the Bunkpurugu District Police Commander, ASP Emmanuel Kofi Sintim, will remain in force until further notice.
The Police specifically stated that “all funeral musketry has been suspended until further notice” and urged chiefs, elders, families and residents to comply with the directive.
The Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri District Police Command has suspended the use of muskets and gunshots during funeral ceremonies, celebrations and other public gatherings in Bunkpurugu Township.
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