An electrical transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Eastern Region was destroyed, and the copper wires inside were removed by some unidentified people, a report by ghananews247.com said.
The incident happened at midnight on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, leaving the area in total darkness.
Some residents who spoke to the media said they thought it was a normal power outage only to discover in the morning that the transformer in the area had been removed and completely damaged.
The damaged transformer was a 100kVA and its total weight was 790kg, and it served the Asene township and its surroundings.
The ECG Manager for Akyem Oda, Engineer Maxwell Esell, who expressed worry over the development, advised the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious characters they see loitering around their transformers in the area.
He urged all those staying closer to the transformers serving the community to be extra vigilant.
“If anyone hears any unusual sound from the transformer, they should check at any time of the day to see what the problem is,” he advised.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
