The Inspector General of Police has sent a special team to Gbeniyiri. This is in response to reprisal attacks in the community. The attacks involved members of the Brifo and Fulani communities.
A police statement confirmed the deployment. The statement was dated March 11.
The special team is made up of intelligence officers and investigators. They will support the regional police command. This is according to the Ghana Police Service.
The exact date of the reprisal attacks was not stated in the police release. Details about what led to the clashes were also not immediately clear.
Gbeniyiri is located in the Savannah Region. The region has seen tensions between different community groups in the past.
The police aim to restore peace and order. They also want to prevent further violence. Investigations into the incidents are expected to be supported by the deployed team.
The presence of the special unit signals the seriousness of the situation. It highlights the police commitment to addressing such conflicts.