A man will spend seven years in prison for stealing electrical cables. The Accra Circuit Court handed down the sentence.
The court found the 28-year-old man guilty of the theft. He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labour.
The stolen items belonged to the Electricity Company of Ghana. These cables are important for providing power to homes and businesses.
The prosecutor presented evidence showing the man took the cables. The court considered the seriousness of the crime.
Stealing such infrastructure can cause power outages. This affects many people and can damage equipment.
The judge stated that such actions have consequences. The sentence aims to deter others from committing similar offences.
The man was arrested and faced charges in court. He was convicted and received his sentence on May 22, 2026.