Government lifts month-long motorbike ban in Binduri following security review
The Ministry of the Interior has officially lifted the restriction on the use of motorbikes in Binduri Township and its surrounding communities in the Upper East Region, bringing an end to a security measure that had been in place for nearly seven weeks.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 16, and signed by the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the government announced that the ban, which took effect on April 28, 2026, had been lifted with immediate effect following a review of the security situation in the area.
The restriction was initially imposed in the aftermath of a harrowing attack on a Ghana Armed Forces convoy along the Bawku–Bolgatanga road near Binduri.
On April 27, 2026, armed men ambushed a military escort accompanying about 140 civilians, resulting in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to one other.
In the ensuing exchange of fire, military personnel neutralised seven of the attackers. Security forces later recovered a G3 rifle, two loaded magazines, and 176 rounds of ammunition from a suspect who had fled to a mosque. The Ghana Armed Forces subsequently confirmed the arrest of 21 suspects in connection with the incident.
The government, in its latest announcement, commended the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, the Youth, and residents of Binduri and its environs for their cooperation, restraint, and support to the security agencies during the period of the restriction.
The Ministry has, however, urged all residents to remain vigilant, maintain peace, and continue to support the security agencies in their efforts to sustain law and order in the area. Citizens are further encouraged to use peaceful and lawful means to address grievances and promptly report any suspicious activities to the security agencies.
The Binduri area has been a focal point of security concerns, with the community having faced recurring restrictions since March 2025.
This followed the imposition of a curfew driven by violence linked to the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy dispute between the Kusasi and Mamprusi groups.
The curfew, backed by an Executive Instrument, has been renewed several times on the advice of the Upper East Regional Security Council and the National Security Council.
