Two arrested with ECG cables at Gomoa Awombrew

The Central Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the transportation of electricity cables believed to be the property of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

This follows a Facebook post by Gomoa Central MP, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, who revealed that the suspects were apprehended by vigilant residents.

The suspects, identified as Mohammed Sulemana and Iddrisu Basit, both driver’s mates of an articulated truck, were arrested on April 1, 2025, at Gomoa Awombrew in the Central Region.

The truck, with registration number GC 7410-11, was found parked with 28 rims of ECG cables onboard.

According to a statement from the Police, ECG officials, led by their Operations Officer, David Ackom, confirmed the cables’ ownership but noted that no such consignment was expected in the area.

The truck remains under police guard at Gomoa Awombrew while efforts are underway to arrest the truck driver, Zibo Imoro, who is currently on the run.

This development comes amid growing controversy surrounding the disappearance of over 1,300 containers of ECG items at the Tema Port. Following an intelligence-led operation by National Security, 14 individuals, including four Ghanaians and 10 Chinese nationals, have been arrested and are assisting with investigations.