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 persons, Frank Atanga, 52, and Mariam Mohammed, 32, appeared before Her Honour Afua Srakuba on charges of conspiracy to steal and abduction.
Both accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The court subsequently ordered that they be remanded into police custody for one week and adjourned the case to June 18, 2026, for further hearing.
The remand follows ongoing investigations by the Ghana Police Service into the suspected abduction of a newborn who reportedly went missing from the East Gonja District Hospital on June 10, 2026.
Meanwhile, the Savannah Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has described the incident as unfortunate and disturbing.
In a statement, the Directorate said immediate efforts were made to locate the baby after the disappearance was reported. However, a search conducted within the hospital premises proved unsuccessful.
The 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 circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure 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 further appealed to the public to volunteer any information that could assist in locating the missing baby, urging individuals to report such information to the nearest police station or relevant authorities.
According to the Directorate, all information received will be treated with strict confidentiality as security agencies intensify efforts to trace the child.