Government concerned over Sawla-Bole violence, vows peace – Muntaka
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assured the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, that the government will take all necessary measures to restore peace in the Sawla-Bole area, which has recently witnessed violent clashes.
Speaking to the media after a closed-door meeting at the Jakpa Palace in Damongo on Sunday, August 31, 2025, the minister expressed the government’s deep concern over the loss of lives and destruction of property in the conflict.
He stressed the need for stronger collaboration between traditional leaders, community stakeholders, and security agencies to resolve the unrest and secure long-term stability in the region.
“We want to appeal to all factions to understand that nothing can compare to peace. Once we agree to sit down and start talking, these tensions will be a thing of the past,” he said.
Mr. Mohammed-Mubarak further revealed that multiple security agencies, including the military and police, have been deployed to patrol the communities. He added that the government is also engaging neighbouring Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen border security and prevent cross-border interference.
