Suspected thief electrocuted at ECG substation
An alleged cable theft at an ECG substation turns deadly, causing widespread outage across Kumasi.
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Ghana, Kumasi: A tragic scene unfolded on 19 April 2025, at an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) substation in Adoato, near the Metro Mass Transit Station in the Ashanti Region, where the body of a man believed to be in his late 30s was found.
Authorities suspect the man was electrocuted while trying to illegally remove an earth cable from the facility. The incident resulted in a significant power disruption, leaving several neighbourhoods in the Greater Kumasi area without electricity.
Speaking to the press, Benjamin Obeng Antwi, Public Relations Officer for ECG Ashanti-West, confirmed that the individual allegedly tampered with a live earth cable, which led to the fatal electrocution.
“This tragic loss highlights the dangers of tampering with power infrastructure. Such acts not only pose life-threatening risks but also compromise essential electricity services,” Obeng Antwi stated.
He further revealed that this is just one of many recent incidents involving the theft or destruction of ECG assets, including transformers and electrical components.
ECG has urged the public to avoid engaging in or supporting these unlawful acts.
The Ashanti Regional Police are currently handling the recovery of the body and have launched a full investigation. Meanwhile, ECG technicians are working diligently to restore electricity to the affected communities.
Source: GBC Ghana Online
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