Two Midwives Remanded Over Alleged Newborn Abduction at Salaga Hospital
Court remands two hospital staff as investigations continue into the disappearance of a newborn at East Gonja District Hospital.
- Two midwives remanded over alleged newborn abduction.
- Missing baby reportedly disappeared from Salaga hospital.
- Police and health authorities have launched investigations.
Two midwives at the East Gonja District Hospital in Salaga have been remanded into police custody by the Tamale Circuit Court over their alleged involvement in the 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 pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The court ordered that the two be held in police custody for one week and adjourned the case to June 18, 2026, for further hearing.
The case follows the reported disappearance of a newborn from the East Gonja District Hospital on June 10, 2026. Police in the East Gonja Municipality have since launched investigations into the suspected abduction.
Meanwhile, the Savannah Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the incident, describing it as unfortunate and deeply troubling.
According to the Directorate, hospital authorities immediately initiated a search within the facility after the baby was reported missing, but the efforts did not yield any results.
In a statement, Savannah Regional Director of Health Services, John Ekow Otoo, said the Directorate is collaborating with hospital management, security agencies, and the Ghana Police Service to determine the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and ensure the safe recovery of the child.
The Directorate also expressed sympathy to the affected family and assured them of its support throughout the investigation process.
The Ghana Health Service has appealed to the public to provide any information that could assist in locating the missing baby. Individuals with relevant information have been urged to contact the nearest police station, the Regional Health Directorate, or hospital authorities.
Authorities further assured the public that all information received would be treated with strict confidentiality as efforts continue to trace the missing newborn.
