Residents of Koforidua in the Eastern Region were left in shock after the lifeless body of a newborn baby was discovered in a gutter near St. Joseph Hospital.
The baby is suspected to have been abandoned shortly after birth.
In a video shared on X by Ghana Crimes Ltd, the baby was wrapped in polythene before being discarded into the drain.
This tragic discovery has sparked concern among residents, who suspect that the mother may be a community member.
The police have been notified to retrieve the body and have begun investigations to identify those responsible and prevent similar incidents.
Watch the video below:
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a gutter near St. Joseph’s Hospital in Koforidua.
Police are investigating, and the incident raises concerns about maternal mental health, with calls for better support and resources in Ghana. pic.twitter.com/1g9WuXWSli
— Ghana Crimes Ltd. (@GhanaCrimes) October 30, 2024
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