A resident of Hamile in the Upper West Region, Mohammed Yahaya, has questioned the government’s decision to impose a curfew on the community following an explosion that killed an immigration officer and civilians.

Mr Yahaya argued that residents should not be subjected to movement restrictions over an incident in which they were not involved, insisting that responsibility should be directed at those directly connected to the incident.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, November 3, he also questioned the conduct of some immigration officers during border patrol operations, alleging that their handling of suspected smugglers posed a risk to residents and other road users.

“What kind of curfew is that? Did we kill somebody? the immigration officer killed himself. You don’t know what this guy is carrying.

“Maybe it could be something that is not even important. But the way you are pointing and shooting the gun at him, if you miss him, you could hit somebody because there are houses over there,” he recounted.

The government imposed the curfew on Hamile Township and surrounding communities in the Lambussie District following an explosion involving a tricycle reportedly transporting suspected explosives.

The restriction, announced by the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday, November 3, requires residents to remain indoors between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily, with immediate effect.

The government has also prohibited the possession of firearms, ammunition and other offensive weapons in the affected communities, warning that anyone who violates the restrictions will be arrested and prosecuted.

Source: Channel One