The Defence Ministry will this afternoon deploy troops to contain the tensions in the Northern Regional district of Chereponi. This is after two persons were reported dead and several others injured after a Tuesday morning clash between Anufuls and Konkombas over a piece of land at Naduni, a farming community in the district. Indications from the District Security Council (DISEC) …

Renewed clashes between the Anufuls and the Konkombas, which has left some people injured and properties destroyed, has forced the police to intensify security in the areas. Reports indicated that the clash between the two tribes over a parcel of land, which began at midnight on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, was sparked by a scuffle and caused some fear and …

A joint team of military and police personnel has been deployed to the Chereponi District in the Northern Region following clashes between two ethnic groups. District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area, Abdul Razak Tahidu, who revealed the deployment of the security personnel, described the incident as unfortunate. He said security has been beefed up in the community to restore …