The Ho Circuit Court has sentenced two of the three suspects arrested by the Volta Regional Police Command on October 5 for attempting to steal a transformer in Adakuru Trefe.
The two suspects, Situfe Agboza, 26, and Deradem Kozo Tsurakas, 29, were arrested on Nov. 1 by Joseph Nadad Maari after pleading guilty to theft and attempted destruction of public property. – Each was sentenced to five years in prison by the circuit court presided over by Judge Junior. property.
The third suspect, Abdul Wahab Seidu, a 20-year-old plumber, received no prison term after a circuit court judge ordered him to conduct a social investigation and submit a report to the court within the next week. It was postponed for three weeks. 3 weeks.
ECG Volta Regional PRO Benjamin Obeng Antwi said the judge required Wahab to conduct and submit a social investigation report on the suspect before handing down the court’s sentence as he is under 21 years old and a first-time offender. I explained that there is.
Mr. Obeng Antwi said the three suspects were arrested by residents of Adakul Turef and subsequently arrested by the Volta Regional Police on October 5 on charges of destroying an ECG transformer and stealing valuable parts inside the transformer. He said he had been handed over to the command center.
“As a company, we are committed to providing high quality, reliable and safe electricity service to our customers, but the activities of these individuals prevent us from fulfilling our core mission. We humbly appeal to the public for help in curbing this threat, as theft of appliances limits power supply to customers, impacting businesses, schools and even hospitals.” Stated.
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“Transformers are the most expensive components within our network, and the value of the transformer damaged by the suspects in Adakul Trefe is a significant loss in personnel and other costs that will impact our operations and financial health.” 104,000 cedis less. This new transformer could have been sent to areas without electricity supply or could have provided power to other areas,” he added.
Cristina Jato Caleo, General Director of ECG in the Volta Region, called on the public to remain vigilant and help protect ECG equipment in their communities, homes and towns.
“Recently, substation ground wires and customer drop wires have also been stolen, which usually results in power outages. Let us all come together to fight this menace. Suspicious individuals in ECG substations and facilities If you see anyone working, please report them to your local police station or ECG via either 0302611611, ECG PowerApp or @ecgghofficial on our social media,” she said.
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Jato Kaleo warned the individuals involved in this illegal activity to desist from doing so, adding that the company would not hesitate to prosecute such individuals.
Mr Jato Kaleo praised the community’s vigilance and the quick intervention of the Ghana Police Service.
Jatoe-Kaleo assured the public of the company’s commitment to fulfilling its mission through stable power supply and excellent customer service.
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