Two midwives from the East Gonja District Hospital in Salaga have been remanded into police custody by the Tamale Circuit Court in connection with the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby from the facility.
The accused, Frank Atanga, 52, and Mariam Mohammed, 32, appeared before Her Honour Afua Srakuba on charges of conspiracy to steal and abduction.
Both individuals pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were arraigned before the court.
The court subsequently ordered their remand into police custody for one week and adjourned the case to June 18, 2026, for further hearing.
The case stems from the reported disappearance of a newborn from the East Gonja District Hospital on June 10, 2026. The Ghana Police Service is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected abduction.
In a statement, the Savannah Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service described the incident as “unfortunate and disturbing,” noting that immediate efforts were made to locate the baby after the disappearance was reported.
According to the Directorate, an extensive search conducted within the hospital premises failed to locate the missing child.
The Savannah Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. John Ekow Otoo, said the Directorate is collaborating closely with hospital management, security personnel, and the Ghana Police Service to establish the facts of the case and facilitate the safe recovery of the newborn.
He assured the public that the Ghana Health Service remains committed to supporting the affected family while investigations continue.
The Directorate has also appealed to members of the public to provide any information that could assist in locating the baby. Individuals with relevant information have been urged to report to the nearest police station or appropriate authorities.
Authorities further assured that all information received will be treated with strict confidentiality as security agencies intensify efforts to trace the missing child.
SOURCE: citi newsroom
