A rescue team from the Ashaiman Ghana National Fire Service,Ghana Police Service and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)saved 48-year-old Yehowa Nagbeh from attempted suicide after he climbed a 33kV transmission pylon at Adjei Kojo, near Ashaiman, in the Greater Accra Region.
According to Yehowa, he wanted to end his life because of his inability to raise money to undergo medical treatment for a kidney disease he had been diagnosed with.
After managing to convince him to remain calm on top of the pylon, the rescue team climbed a tall ladder to safely bring down a frail looking Yehowa.
After rescuing Yehowa Nagbeh, the rescue team managed to encourage him with some assuring words.
After taking a deep breath, Yehowa said, “I am battling with a kidney disease. First, I visited the Ashaiman Health Centre… Ashaiman Polyclinic, but was referred to the Tema General Hospital.
“At Tema General Hospital, they also directed me to go to UGMC. I have walked for a while now and I’m tired. I don’t know what to do. I decided to go there (UGMC), but they told me I wouldn’t be able to pay the bills. Now I am tired.”
In a post on Facebook, the Ghana National Fire Service wrote: “At 08:42 hours on Monday, August 19, 2024 a distress call was received, reporting a man trapped on a 33kV transmission line at Adjei Kojo near Ashaiman.
“A rescue team from the Motorway Fire Station, led by ADO II Enoch Bedu Essel, arrived at 08:56 hours.The team, along with ECG and Ghana Policestaff found 48-year-old YehowaNagbeh clinging to the pylon.
“After a 23-minute negotiation, the man was convinced and rescued. The police are working to reunite him with his family,” the post concluded.
The scene drew scores of observers.
