Walewale Unrest: Angry Youth Vandalize Regional Minister’s Car Over Curfew
Angry protesters hit the streets in opposition to a government-imposed curfew
- Protesters in Walewale vandalized the Regional Minister’s car in defiance of the 6 PM–6 AM curfew
- MP Dr. Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru condemns the curfew
- Residents criticize the government’s approach
Angry youth in Walewale, the capital of the North East Region, have fiercely opposed the newly imposed curfew by taking to the streets in protest.
frustration escalated as they vandalized the official vehicle of the North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia.
The curfew, enforced by the Interior Ministry, restricts movement from 6 PM to 6 AM and includes a strict ban on the possession of firearms, with offenders facing arrest and prosecution.
However, many residents, including the Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr. Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, argue that the measure is politically motivated and ineffective in addressing the region’s security concerns.
Dr. Abdul-Kabiru has condemned the decision, highlighting the lack of community consultation, selective security measures, and reports of military brutality against civilians.
The unrest stems from growing dissatisfaction with the government’s approach to tackling insecurity, particularly amid tensions linked to the ongoing Bawku crisis.
