The military has been deployed to Mion and Kulkpeni communities in the Northern Region to address tensions following the alleged illegal opening of a market by the Konkombas in Kulkpeni.
The intervention came on Saturday, August 17, to prevent escalation of violence.
Tensions began after a communal clash in Zogbei, Mion District, two weeks ago, which resulted in over seven deaths.
In response to the clash, Konkombas in the Mion District chose to boycott the Mion market and establish their own market in Kulkpeni, near Yendi.
This move heightened tensions between residents of Yendi and Mion, with threats to forcibly shut down the Kulkpeni market.
The Yendi Municipal Security Council has urged adherence to proper procedures for officially opening the market, but these efforts have not succeeded.
Today, Friday, August 23, being a market day, fears of potential violence prompted the deployment of military forces to maintain order and prevent unrest.
