A newborn baby has reportedly been abandoned by an unidentified woman at Bekwai in the Ashanti Region, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The baby was discovered by residents on the morning of Thursday, August 20, 2026, after the woman allegedly left the child at the location and fled.
According to reports, residents who came across the newborn quickly alerted the appropriate authorities. The incident has since attracted attention in the community, with efforts underway to identify the woman believed to have left the baby behind.
The police have begun investigations to determine what led to the alleged abandonment and to establish the identity and whereabouts of the woman.
Following the discovery, the newborn was taken to the Bekwai Government Hospital, where the child has been admitted and is receiving medical care. The condition of the baby has not been publicly disclosed.
Authorities are expected to gather information from residents and other persons who may have witnessed the incident or have knowledge of the woman involved.
The police are therefore appealing to members of the public to provide any information that could help identify and locate the woman.
Residents who may have seen the woman in the area before or after the baby was allegedly abandoned are encouraged to assist investigators as the case unfolds.
