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Madina Hit by Largest Cable Theft - 450 Customers Affected

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  • Nothing but the facts USA 11 years ago

    So, how many Nigerians in GH now? Is this what some are teaching Ghanaians to do? As some Nigerians whom broke large pipelines in Nigeria to steal oil have now moved to Ghana as well...no doubt!

  • Aamah 11 years ago

    Ghanaians cant learn anything from Nigerians, they are master cheats. Stop blaming Nigerians, whites and take a look at ourselves.

  • Sam 11 years ago

    Hahaha, that's NDC stronghold for you not surprised at all worse are yet to be seen. Them GHC50 given to you are finished and now resort to cables pilfering.

  • marian 11 years ago

    Thanks to Ghana Immigration, anyone can just walk into the country and stay for the rest of their lives. 50% of Madina's population are Malians, Nigerians and Burkinabes.

  • BigPete 11 years ago

    So what does Immigration have to do with Cable theft?? You sound a little racest to me.

  • shaky 11 years ago

    "gangsters paradise",marian,u are right

  • Amevor 11 years ago

    This is organized crime.When Government is weak because it cannot provide jobs for its citzens and cannot tacle crime, crimes of such magnitude becomes rampant

  • BOLD 11 years ago

    What do you expect when the government itself is stealing from the people. These folks have no choice but to do the same. it is unfortunate that Vodafone has become a victim. The government needs to create jobs to reduce this ...
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  • Aamah 11 years ago

    Ghana is acountry filled with cheats and lazy people. 10% are good and have to suffer because od the majority of cheats.

  • Kwaku 11 years ago

    I like your comment,Ghana is a country full of thieves.If our leaders are stealing then you shouldn't complain when the citizens are also engage in stealing.How do you attract foreign investors into that environment to create ...
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  • observer 11 years ago

    In a country where police duties are taking over by customs officers and ordinary security men,what do you expect?Wake up Ghana!

  • CASTRO 11 years ago

    AS USUAL THEY COME FROM NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES LAZY AND UNEMPLOYED. WHAT ELSE?

  • APPLE 11 years ago

    THIS SO CALL CASTRO OR WHO EVER YOU ARE I BELIEVE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WHO THE REAL CRIMINAL IS CHOOSE TO ACCUSE THE ZONGO COMMUNITY OF THE THEFT FORGETTING HIS OWN BASTARD MUM AND DAD THE NUMBER ONE CRIMINALS COMMITED ADUL ...
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  • marian 11 years ago

    Listen, majority of the people who live in Zongos are not Ghanaians. Go to Nima and see how Burkinabes and fulanis have taken over and terrorizing Ghanaians who live in Nima.

  • APPLE 11 years ago

    THIS SO CALL CASTRO OR WHO EVER YOU ARE I BELIEVE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WHO THE REAL CRIMINAL IS CHOOSE TO ACCUSE THE ZONGO COMMUNITY OF THE THEFT FORGETTING HIS OWN BASTARD MUM AND DAD THE NUMBER ONE CRIMINALS COMMITED ADUL ...
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  • YOKOHAMA 11 years ago

    ADULTRY TO GIVE BIRTH TO HIM THE BASTARD KWASI BA CASTRO .THANX TO ZONGO U NOW HAVE INTERNET.

  • Ebo 11 years ago

    Just ban copper jewerly production in the country and that should control the theft cases. Its common sense- policy makers!!!!

  • dan 11 years ago

    and copper plumbing pipe..since ghana is warm tho plastic water pipe can be used..they steal bronze cemetary vases and street grates and manhole covers in some usa citys.. Because bronze is 2-3$ per pound

  • Re; observer 11 years ago

    You are right my friend,why should customs have the power to stop and seize a vehicle on road because they suspect the duty was not paid? This is the duty of Police.If goods are cleared from the ports customs have no jurisdi ...
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  • francis sam 11 years ago

    items are stolen because there is
    a market for these items find out
    the people who are buying these
    specialised items severe punitive
    action for the traders

  • dan 11 years ago

    not worth stealing and faster..most telephone companys have done that in usa..And the backbone in ghana is fiber optic

  • Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

    You cant send fibre to every home but there is fibre optic ring in many areas.Question is to what extent is vodafone using this asset they got free of charge from GT.

  • Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

    GT suffered similar fate but they took jut a few days to replace stolen cables but you are taking 3 weeks and i know it would be more.What about the damage to cables as a result of road construction?,have you dealt with those ...
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  • JEQ 11 years ago

    When one is talking about job creation, i think it is obvious that the outfit have to be extensive. The need for individuals to be vigilant is all, what the words partriotic means. We have to go about this probles of stepping ...
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  • JAHSEED 11 years ago

    am sure these tins normally happen in the daylight_ they sometimes will pretend to be workers from vodaphone.what is the dresscode of a technician from vodaphone? we need dis in order to differenciate them from thew thieves

  • Dzube 11 years ago

    Vodafone must use appropriate media to reach the common Joe/Jane on the street.It it the street people who see and interact with most of these criminal on a 24/7 around the clock.Vodafone must employ decoys to police these ca ...
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  • AJ 11 years ago

    THIS FOOLS JUST INCREASE THE PRICE FOR THE NET AND NOW I CANT PAY DAT 180GH....I PRAY THEY STEAL MORE OF THE CABLES.....FUK VODAFONE

  • Paa Kofi Sam 11 years ago

    When institutions tasked with enforcement of law and order are incompetent, corrupt, and self-serving, the greater society suffers! Enough is enough! Ghana! If it will take mass demonstration every time leaders do not ensure ...
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