Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested four individuals. They are suspected of vandalizing equipment belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana.
The arrests were made during an operation. This operation aimed to prevent further destruction of essential power infrastructure.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the suspects are currently in custody. Further investigations into the extent of the damage and the motive are underway.
Officials have not yet released the names of the arrested individuals. They will be processed according to the law.
Vandalizing ECG equipment disrupts power supply. This can cause significant inconvenience and economic losses to communities and businesses.
The police are urging the public to report any suspicious activities around power installations.