The military has been deployed to the Mion and Kulkpeni communities in the Northern Region following tensions sparked by the alleged illegal opening of a market at Kulkpeni by the Konkombas.
The tension stemmed from a communal clash in Zogbei, situated in the Mion District, two weeks ago, which resulted in the loss of over seven lives.
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the military swiftly intervened to prevent violence from escalating in the communities above.
Due to fatalities recorded in the clash, the Konkombas in the Mion District decided to boycott the Mion market and established another market in the Kulkpeni community near Yendi.
This decision also sparked tensions in the Yendi and Mion districts, with residents from both areas threatening to forcibly close the Kulkpeni market.
The Yendi Municipal Security Council urged that proper procedures be followed to officially open the market, but these efforts have not been successful.
Today, August 23, 2024, being the market day, fears of potential violence led to the deployment of military forces to prevent any unrest.