Eight deaths have been recorded following the ethnic clashes at Adele, Challa and Akyode communities in the Oti Region.
The clash has also led to the destruction of properties, with residents fleeing.
Oti Regional Minister Joshua Makubu says it is uncertain when the curfew will be lifted.
“This evening, my police commander, after they had gone round to convey the bodies, said the number stands at 8 bodies,” Oti Regional Minister, Joshua Makubu told pressmen.
The Adele, Challa, and Akyode ethnic groups have been involved in tribal conflicts over land litigation issues in recent times.
The government has imposed a curfew on Nkwanta Township in the Oti Region, effective Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
A statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, indicated that the curfew is from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., effective Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
“The Minister for the Interior has, on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument, imposed a curfew on Nkwanta Township in the Oti Region from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., effective Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
“Government wishes to appeal to all to exercise restraint and to use the established mechanisms for the resolution of all their conflicts and disputes.”
“Meanwhile, Government will like to reiterate that there is a ban on all persons in Nkwanta Township and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons, and any person found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted,” excerpts of the statement read.
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