Two men are in police custody after being caught attempting to steal power cables. The incident occurred in the Anyaa area of Accra.
They were trying to take high-tension power cables from a transformer site. The neighborhood watch team discovered them in the act.
The team apprehended the suspects. They were then handed over to the Ghana Police Service for further questioning.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attempted theft. This act could have caused significant power outages for the community.
The Ghana Police Service is committed to protecting public infrastructure. Such crimes pose a danger to the public and disrupt essential services.
The suspects will face charges related to attempted theft and damage to public property.