The Western Regional Office of the National Security has uncovered a significant stockpile of electrical materials believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) during an operation in Kansawurodo, a suburb of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis.
Acting on a tip-off, the security team discovered the items in a concealed hideout and an uncompleted building suspected to be linked to ECG operations. The raid led to the seizure of a wide range of electrical components, including:
- 46 cable drums
- Electrical switches
- Metres and metre cases
- Iron angle bars
- Various essential electrical items
National Security operative Hashim Torkonu, who led the operation, confirmed that two suspects have been picked up for questioning. Speaking to Channel One News on Monday, April 7, he explained that the locations and the nature of the stockpile raise suspicions that the materials may be among ECG’s missing inventory.
“The stocks here are different from the ones uncovered in a contractor’s private residence recently. That case also raised concerns as the contractor failed to fully disclose the items in his possession,” Torkonu said.
He added that the Regional Security Coordinator will contact authorities in Accra for further directives as investigations are still in the formative stage.
Interestingly, one of the suspects, Evans Lartey, identified himself as a certified ECG contractor and meter supplier. In his defense, he stated:
“I have a contract with the ECG. When ECG needs meters, they contact the suppliers. I only store and supply the cables they require.”
Despite his explanation, no official documentation has yet been presented to justify possession of the items. Meanwhile, residents in the area claim to have no knowledge of the ownership of the goods, intensifying the mystery.
Authorities say the case is under active investigation, and further revelations are expected in the coming days.
National Security operatives have since sealed off the premises where the materials were found, treating the site as a potential crime scene while further assessments are being carried out. Officials from the Electricity Company of Ghana are also expected to collaborate with the security team to verify whether the seized items match those listed as missing or stolen from ECG warehouses.
According to sources close to the investigation, some of the metres and cables bore ECG markings, but due diligence is being exercised to ensure accurate identification and proper chain of custody. The items will undergo inventory and verification in the coming days.
Public reaction to the discovery has been swift, with some residents and social commentators raising concerns over potential collusion between contractors and ECG insiders. There have been repeated reports over the years of missing electrical equipment, raising questions about internal lapses within the power utility provider.
