Report By: Ishmael Barfi
The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) has commended the Government of Ghana, particularly the Ministry of the Interior, for lifting the curfew imposed on Hamile following the November 3, 2026 dynamite explosion and subsequent security incidents.
In a statement issued on November 10, FOSDA said the decision would ease the economic and social difficulties faced by residents, particularly women traders, transport operators, shop owners and small-scale businesses dependent on cross-border trade and movement.
The organisation also acknowledged the efforts of the Ghana Immigration Service, regional security authorities, traditional leaders and community representatives in restoring calm.
While urging residents, especially the youth, to cooperate with security agencies and avoid actions that could reignite tensions, FOSDA called on security personnel to act professionally and respect residents’ rights and dignity.
However, it stressed the need for thorough, impartial and transparent investigations into the explosion and subsequent confrontation to establish the circumstances surrounding the movement and possession of the explosives, the events leading to the blast, and reports of firearm use, civilian deaths and injuries.
FOSDA said the findings must be made public and appropriate accountability measures taken wherever wrongdoing is established to address community concerns, rebuild trust in security institutions and prevent renewed tensions.
It further urged the Ministry of the Interior and relevant security agencies to sustain engagement with residents and community leaders while strengthening preventive, community-based border security measures.
FOSDA said lifting the curfew was an important step towards restoring normalcy, but transparency, accountability and sustained community engagement remained essential to rebuilding public confidence and preventing further confrontations.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com