Police in Adenta have arrested a 24-year-old woman. She is accused of abandoning her newborn baby.
The incident happened in Obeng Cooperative, a suburb of Accra. A resident discovered the baby.
The baby was found inside a refuse container. The resident immediately alerted the authorities.
Adenta Police officers responded to the scene. They took the baby into protective care.
The woman was subsequently apprehended by the police. She is currently assisting with investigations.
Authorities confirmed the arrest. Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds.