The government has lifted the curfew imposed on Karaga township and surrounding communities in the Northern Region following what authorities describe as a significant improvement in security conditions.
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 30, 2026, the Minister for the Interior announced that the decision was taken on the advice of the National Security Council and formalised through an Executive Instrument.
The curfew, which restricted movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., had been introduced as part of measures to contain tensions and restore calm in the area. With the situation now stabilised, the restriction has been removed with immediate effect.
While welcoming the return to normalcy, government has urged residents to remain calm and continue to prioritise peace. Traditional leaders, opinion leaders, youth groups and community stakeholders have been encouraged to resolve disagreements through dialogue rather than confrontation.
However, security directives remain partially in place. The government has maintained a strict ban on the possession of arms, ammunition and other offensive weapons within Karaga and its surrounding communities.
Officials warned that any breach of the weapons prohibition will attract arrest and prosecution, stressing that the measure is intended to consolidate peace and prevent a resurgence of tensions.
The curfew had been part of wider interventions aimed at preventing escalation of conflict and restoring stability in the Karaga District.
