The Military has been deployed to the Mion and Kulkpeni settlements in the Northern Region in response to tensions generated by the Konkombas’ alleged unlawful opening of a market in Kulkpeni.
On Saturday, August 17, the military intervened to keep the violence from spreading in these areas.
The tension arose after a communal clash in Zogbei, Mion District, two weeks ago, which resulted in the loss of over seven lives.
In response, the Konkombas of the Mion District decided to boycott the Mion market in favour of their own, which they established in the Kulkpeni community near Yendi.
This decision heightened tensions in the Yendi and Mion districts, with residents threatening to shut down the Kulkpeni market.
The Yendi Municipal Security Council advised correct protocols be followed before formally opening the market, however these efforts were unsuccessful.
Today [Friday, August 23], a scheduled market day, fears of potential violence prompted the deployment of armed forces to quell any disruption.
