The Ghana Police Service has initiated an investigation into an assault involving staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Eastern Region. According to a Modern Ghana report, a mob targeted the utility workers while they were performing authorized disconnection duties in the area. The incident resulted in physical altercations that necessitated police intervention to restore order and safety for the public officials.
A statement from the Electricity Company of Ghana indicated that the staff were conducting a revenue mobilization exercise when the confrontation began. The company reported that the officials were met with hostility and physical violence from community members who resisted the disconnection of power for unpaid debts. These details were further corroborated by a Citi Newsroom report which noted that the victims sustained various injuries during the scuffle.
Police investigators stated that they have identified specific individuals suspected of leading the mob attack. According to the regional police command, officers are currently pursuing these suspects to facilitate their statements and potential prosecution. The authorities have cautioned the public against taking the law into their own hands and emphasized that obstructing public officers in the line of duty is a serious criminal offense.
The management of the Electricity Company of Ghana has called for better protection for its field workers following this incident. While the specific names of the victims have not been publicly released to protect their privacy, the company confirmed that medical assessments were conducted on those involved. The case remains under active investigation as the Ghana Police Service works to gather more witness testimonies from the scene of the alleged attack.