A suspected thief has been electrocuted to death after he attempted to climb a transformer to steal high-tension cables at Wirenkyiren Amanfrom in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred late on Monday evening.
In his attempt to steal the cable, the suspect reportedly touched a naked wire which electrocuted him, leading him to fall off the transformer.
He was discovered by some residents plying the bushy road around 1:00 am battling for his life.
The residents immediately alerted the authorities and paramedics, but due to the delays in arrival, the suspected thief could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene around 6:00 am.
The police have launched an investigation to identify the suspect and determine the circumstances surrounding the failed theft operation.
The body has been retrieved by the Kyebi police command and deposited at the mortuary for preservation.
Some residents who spoke to the media remarked that Wirenkyiren Amanfrom is a theft-prone area and they are constantly harassed by thieves.