The Tema Regional Police Command has taken a young woman into custody following reports of an abandoned infant in a residential area. According to a MyJoyOnline report, residents discovered the newborn baby inside a waste bin situated behind a residential complex. Local witnesses alerted the authorities immediately after finding the child among the refuse.
The Ghana Police Service transported the infant to a nearby medical facility for urgent evaluation. Medical professionals at the facility stated that the child is currently in stable condition and is receiving necessary care. Citi Newsroom reports that investigators are working with social welfare officials to ensure the long term safety of the newborn while the mother remains in police custody.
Information regarding the specific identity of the woman has been withheld by authorities pending further investigation. A report from GhanaWeb indicates that the suspect was identified through community assistance and forensic leads gathered at the scene. The police have not yet released formal charges but are treating the matter as a case of child abandonment and endangerment.
The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service is expected to lead the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Official statements from police representatives suggest that the suspect will be processed for court once preliminary investigations are concluded. Legal experts note that the suspect retains the presumption of innocence until a court of competent jurisdiction determines otherwise.