Unknown thieves have stolen cable covers from over ten electricity poles at Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, plunging residents into darkness.
Cable theft has become rampant in Gomoa East, Agona West, and surrounding areas over the past three months, disrupting power supply and security.
The latest incident occurred when the thieves stormed a poultry farm at Gomoa Dominase, broke down several electric poles, and made away with cable covers spanning over 500 meters.
Speaking to Adom News, Ibrahim Sulemana, a caretaker at the poultry farm and a witness to the theft at Gomoa Dominase Junction, said the criminals struck around 12:30 a.m., breaking down one of the poles and stripping cables from more than ten poles.
Meanwhile, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Winneba branch has appealed to the public and security agencies to assist in apprehending the culprits and curbing the rising menace.
