North East: Four more houses burnt in Nalerigu during curfew

Four additional houses were reportedly set ablaze in Nalerigu in the North East Region Saturday night during curfew hours, raising fresh concerns about security enforcement in the area.

The incident occurred despite the ongoing curfew, prompting questions from residents about the presence and response of security personnel at the time of the fire.

Following the incident, authorities have imposed further restrictions in Nalerigu, including a ban on riding motorbikes and wearing smocks, as part of efforts to contain the situation and restore calm.

Meanwhile, conflicting claims have emerged regarding the ownership of the burnt houses. While some residents maintain that the houses belonged to Kusasi families, others allege that they were owned by relatives of Mamprugu chiefs.