The Tema Regional Police is investigating a case in which the Electricity Company of Ghana’s 33kV cable connecting a pylon near GRIDCo’s head office was set ablaze by unknown persons.
According to information available to energynewsafrica.com, a security guard at GRIDCo detected through the company’s CCTV that there was smoke emanating from the ECG’s pylon on Thursday and quickly informed the Fire Service department stationed within the company, who swiftly responded and brought the fire under control.
Police visit to the scene later revealed some severe damages to the cable connecting the pylon.
Some burnt debris of vehicle tyres were also detected at the base of the pylon, indicating that the perpetrator might have had some bad intention of burning the pylon.
The Public Relations Officer for Tema Regional ECG Madam Sakyiwaa Mensah who confirmed the incident said the case has been reported to the Tema Regional Police.