The Ministry of Roads and Highways has expressed concern over the theft of iron rods from the Achimota-bound retaining wall on the south side of the Tantra Hill underpass in Accra.
According to the ministry, some individuals believed to operate under the cover of darkness have peeled off the protective concrete covering to access and cut the embedded iron rods.
A viral video circulating online shows the damaged portions of the wall with exposed and vandalised rebars (reinforcing bars).
Speaking on the issue, the Head of the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry, Nasir Ahmad Yartey, revealed that the affected section of the wall had long been identified as having weak and porous concrete, making it easier for moisture and air to corrode the rebars.
