Accra Metropolitan Police have arrested a woman suspected of abandoning her newborn baby. The baby was found in a public area within Accra.
A member of the public discovered the infant and immediately alerted authorities. The baby has since been taken to a local health facility for medical attention.
The suspect, believed to be the mother, is currently being held by the Accra Metropolitan Police. Officers are questioning her as part of their investigation.
The exact location where the baby was found is significant to the ongoing inquiry.
This incident has raised concerns among community members and authorities regarding child welfare and abandonment.
The Ghana Police Service has stated that investigations are proceeding to understand the circumstances surrounding the abandonment.
Further legal action will depend on the outcome of the police investigation and any charges that may be brought forward.