Omanghana
The government has lifted the curfew imposed on Hamile Township and its surrounding communities in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region.
Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak announced the decision on Monday, November 9, 2026, saying it took immediate effect following an improvement in the security situation.
The ministry said the curfew was lifted by Executive Instrument on the advice of the National Security Council.
Weapons ban remains in force
Although the overnight movement restriction has ended, the Ministry of the Interior said the ban on carrying arms, ammunition and other offensive weapons remains in force in Hamile and its environs.
The ministry warned that anyone found with arms or ammunition would be arrested and prosecuted.
It also urged chiefs, opinion leaders, young people and other residents to exercise restraint and use peaceful means to address their grievances.
Curfew followed deadly explosion
The government imposed the curfew on November 3 following an explosion during a Ghana Immigration Service patrol operation near the Ghana–Burkina Faso border.
According to the Immigration Service’s Hamile sector commander, the explosion killed one immigration officer and two civilians. Another officer was injured and was airlifted to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for treatment.
The incident involved a motor tricycle along an unapproved route. The circumstances surrounding the explosion remain under investigation.
Tensions rose in the community after the deaths, and several civilians were injured during the disturbances that followed.
Restrictions were reduced before being lifted
The curfew initially restricted movement from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily. On November 5, the government reduced the hours to 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. before lifting the measure on November 9.
In a separate update, the Hamile sector commander said nine of the 11 civilians injured during the disturbances had been treated and discharged. Two others were transferred to the Upper West Regional Hospital for further treatment.
Source: Omanghana
