Newborn Baby Abandoned At Bekwai; Police Hunt For Mother

A newborn baby has allegedly been abandoned by an unidentified woman at Bekwai in the Ashanti Region.

The incident occurred on the morning of Thursday, August 20, 2026, when the woman allegedly left the baby and fled the area.

Residents who discovered the newborn quickly alerted the authorities, leading to the child being rescued and taken to the Bekwai Government Hospital.

The baby has since been admitted to the hospital for medical care. The condition of the child is currently not known.

Meanwhile, the police have commenced investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the abandonment and identify the woman who allegedly left the baby behind.

The identity and whereabouts of the woman remain unknown.

The police are expected to engage residents and other potential witnesses as part of efforts to trace the woman and determine what led to the abandonment.

Members of the public have been urged to provide any information that could assist the police in identifying and locating the woman.

Authorities have also appealed to residents who may have witnessed the incident or noticed anyone acting suspiciously around the area to come forward with information.

The incident has raised concerns among residents over the safety and welfare of newborns and vulnerable children in the community.