A shocking incident occurred at the Adoato Substation ‘B’ of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in Kumasi, Ashanti region, as the lifeless body of a middle-aged man, suspected of being a cable thief, was discovered on Saturday morning.
Reports suggest that the suspect had one hand clinging to a high-voltage copper cable and a pair of pliers in the other.
Briefing the media, Ing. Peter Kofi Fletcher, General Manager of Ashanti Sub-Station, narrated that the deceased gained access to the substation undetected by security personnel.
The incident has caused significant damage, with several communities plunging into darkness due to destroyed cables. This is the second time in four months that cable thieves have invaded the premises.
Ing. Fletcher expressed concerns about the cost associated with cable cuts, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures.
“The cost of replacement can be very high, especially when customers are off, and we’re not selling,” he said.
Meanwhile, police have conveyed the body of the unidentified man to the mortuary while investigations continue.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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