The Nalerigu Youth Association has condemned recent incidents involving the burning of two houses and an attempted arson attack on a vehicle, insisting that the acts were criminal and not the result of communal or tribal conflict.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the youth described the incidents as “purely criminal” and urged the public to reject narratives portraying the situation as factional violence.
They stressed that Nalerigu remains a peaceful and united community, where people of diverse ethnic and tribal backgrounds coexist harmoniously, adding that there is no fighting in the town.
According to the association, efforts are ongoing to sensitise the youth to refrain from misconduct and to cooperate fully with security agencies to maintain peace and public order.
“The unfortunate incidents recorded are isolated criminal acts,” the statement said, noting that the perpetrators are allegedly non-indigenes. The group therefore called on security agencies to intensify intelligence-led operations to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible in accordance with the law.
While expressing support for security interventions, the youth raised concerns about the repeated imposition of curfews following such incidents, saying the measures have caused hardship for law-abiding residents and unfairly projected Nalerigu as a conflict-prone area.
They highlighted restrictions on motorbike use and the wearing of smocks, explaining that motorbikes are the primary means of transportation in the area. The group said the restrictions disrupted livelihoods, economic activities and daily movement, with significant impact during the Christmas festivities.
The association appealed to authorities to urgently review the restrictions and adopt more targeted, intelligence-driven approaches that address criminal activity without unduly affecting innocent residents.
They assured Ghanaians and the international community that Nalerigu remains peaceful, safe and welcoming, encouraging investors and business partners to continue engaging with confidence.
“Nalerigu is peaceful, secure, and open for business,” the statement said.
