Nkawkaw (E/R), Nov. 10, GNA – An unidentified man who attempted stealing an electricity cable from a high-tension pole was electrocuted at the outskirts of Kwahu-Nsaba, near Nkawkaw.
A Police source confirmed that the body of the man, believed to be around 52 years, was found at the spot wearing a pair of gloves with a cutter, a ply, a locally-manufactured pistol loaded with one cartridge. Beside the body were a black polythene bag containing two big fertilizer sacks and a pair of sandals.
The Police said the items found beside the deceased indicated that he probably climbed the high-tension pole in an attempt to cut off parts of the electricity cable but was electrocuted.
Source: GhanaWeb
