Interior Minister Bans Movement Of Motorbikes, Tricycles In Binduri After Latest Shooting Incident

In response to a recent violent attack in Binduri Township, the Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has announced an immediate ban on the movement of motorcycles, tricycles, and aboboyaa (wooden carts) in the area. The directive, issued on Sunday, April 13, also reinforces an existing curfew, now in effect from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

The decision follows a deadly assault in Atuba, a suburb of Binduri Central, where an unidentified man was shot and killed before his body and motorcycle were set ablaze. While authorities have not yet confirmed the motive, preliminary reports suggest a possible connection to the prolonged Bawku chieftaincy dispute, which has seen renewed tensions in recent weeks.

Enhanced Security Measures

Acting on the advice of the Upper East Regional Security Council (REGSEC), the Interior Minister emphasized that anyone found violating the ban on motorcycles, tricycles, or aboboyaa will face arrest and prosecution. Additionally, the government has prohibited the carrying of arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons within Binduri and its surrounding areas.

In a public statement, the government urged traditional leaders, elders, youth groups, and residents to remain calm and pursue peaceful means of conflict resolution. “We call on all stakeholders to exercise restraint and work collectively towards restoring lasting peace in the region,” the statement read.

IGP’s Appeal for Collaboration

The attack occurred shortly after a high-profile visit by the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II. During the meeting, the IGP sought stronger cooperation between local leaders and security forces to curb the rising violence. He assured the public of the police’s neutrality and professionalism in maintaining order.

The Kusaug Youth Association had earlier submitted a petition expressing concerns over alleged misconduct by some police personnel in the area. The IGP pledged to address these grievances while reinforcing security operations.

Calls for Immediate Action

Meanwhile, the Bawku chapter of the Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) has condemned the attack and urged the government to deploy additional security personnel to Binduri. The group also supported the ban on motorcycles, citing their frequent use in hit-and-run assaults.

MAYA further called on Binduri’s Member of Parliament, Mahmoud Issifu, to take decisive steps to address the escalating insecurity in the constituency.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com