A newborn baby was found abandoned in Bekwai in the Ashanti Region. The baby was discovered by residents on the morning of Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The woman who allegedly left the child has fled the area. Residents alerted the relevant authorities immediately after finding the infant.
The Ghana Police Service has launched a search for the mother of the abandoned newborn.
The baby is reportedly in good health and has been taken into care.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help locate the mother.
The incident has raised concerns about child abandonment in the region.
Further investigations are underway to understand the circumstances surrounding the abandonment.