The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak has reviewed the Curfew hours on Karaga Township and its environs in the Karaga District of the Northern Region to 8: 00 pm to 4: 00 .
The review took effect Monday, April 20, 2026.
The Minister acted on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument to review the curfew hours.
In a statement, the government urged Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them, as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area.
Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Karaga Township and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive objects/ weapons and any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted, the statement further said.
