Part of the stolen electric wire in the Kombolcha – Desse transmission line theft in February this year. Abebe Tesfa, EEU Director of the Directorate of Legal Services state media ​​that the high level of theft and destruction of electricity infrastructure is challenging the service. According to him, 23.5 million Birr worth electric infrastructure was stolen mainly in the capital Addis Abeba, and Amhara and Oromia regional states. Similarly, the towers carrying 66 kV transmission line stretching from Desse to Woldia stolen three times between September 2022 and February this year. Suspects of the theft in Kombolcha – Desse transmission line were apprehended by security forces in Kombolcha city and were being investigated, according to EEU.

Source: Ethiopian News May 22, 2023 10:55 UTC