A suspected thief has reportedly been caught in the act while allegedly cutting underground copper cables installed to power streetlights along the Anyaa–Ablekuma stretch in Accra.
According to reports, the man was found using a hacksaw to cut the cables, which form part of the electrical infrastructure supporting street lighting along the road.
Suspect reportedly caught before completing theft
The suspect was reportedly discovered while attempting to cut and remove the underground cables before he could complete the operation and make away with them.
The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of public electrical infrastructure to vandalism and theft, particularly because the cables are connected to streetlights that contribute to visibility and road safety at night.
Impact on street lighting and public safety
The theft or destruction of underground power cables can leave affected streetlights without electricity, potentially creating dark stretches along busy roads.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the extent of any damage to the streetlighting system and whether other individuals were involved, were not immediately clear in the available reports.
The latest incident also highlights the wider challenge posed by theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure, which can impose additional costs on authorities and disrupt public services.
Authorities yet to disclose further details
Details about the suspect’s identity, whether he was formally arrested or charged, and the next steps in the case have not been established from the available reporting.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow developments concerning the incident and any official action that may follow.
Source: Metro TV Online; information also reflected in the supplied DailyViewGH report.
