A man has died after being electrocuted in Accra. The incident happened early Thursday morning. He was reportedly trying to steal electricity cables.
The man was attempting to cut cables from an ECG pole. This is according to a witness account. The exact location of the incident is in Accra.
The Ghana Police Service has been notified. Further details on the investigation were not immediately available from the police.
The ECG has previously warned the public about the dangers of illegal connections and cable theft. These acts can lead to severe injury or death, as well as power outages.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with tampering with electrical infrastructure. Authorities continue to urge citizens to refrain from such activities.