The Ghana Police Service has sent a specialized intelligence team to Gbeniyiri. This action comes after new attacks between members of the Brifo and Fulani communities.
The Inspector-General of Police issued the order for the deployment. Security officials aim to prevent more violence in the area.
The exact date of the reprisal attacks was not specified. However, security forces are now working to restore peace.
The intelligence team will gather information and work to de-escalate the situation.
Authorities hope this deployment will help stop the clashes between the two communities.
The police statement did not give further details on specific events leading to the reprisal attacks.