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 announced the deployment described the incident as unfortunate.
He said security has been beefed up in the community to restore law and order.
The Renewed clashes between the Konkombas and Chokosis resulted in the burning down of several houses and properties in Nandoni, a farming community in the district.
No deaths have been recorded so far, but three persons have sustained gunshot wounds.
The incident has resulted in residents of the area fleeing to neighbouring Togo for safety.