Residents of Takoradi have caught a young guy accused of raiding the Electricity Company of Ghana's Station B transformer center (ECG).
On Saturday, the suspect and his accomplice are said to have stolen various electrical components from the power distribution firm across from the Takoradi graveyard.
They were planning to return the next day to "complete the job," according to sources.
"Those who nabbed the man said they've been on high alert since the last theft instance. So, on Sunday evening at 7 p.m., they witnessed some young guys scale Station B's wall and enter the yard. They were startled. They kept an eye on them and noticed them using pliers to work on some circuits.
As a result, they pursued them. They managed to apprehend one of them. The others were able to flee.
"The young guys chose to play the watchdog role since they have learnt that these theft incidents are contributing to the localized outages, according to them." It's affecting their appliances, they claim."
Benjamin Quarcoo, ECG's Regional PRO, praised the young guys who apprehended the burglar and urged for additional vigilance to assist capture people who steal from ECG.
"We're pleased with how the public is assisting us in apprehending these disloyal elements of society." Our efforts are urged to be renewed and sustained.
"The general public should be aware that these theft instances touch us all, and we must continue to provide the required support in apprehending these criminals." And we're certain that the number of localized disruptions caused by theft will decrease," he added.
He further stated that the Company would continue to pursue those who have been targeting and stealing their equipment until the last perpetrator is apprehended.
"If they've chosen to cause us difficulties, they should be prepared." We will not give up until every single one of them has been apprehended.
"We will also take personal responsibility for ensuring that they are properly punished in line with the country's laws."