Omanghana
The Tamale Circuit Court has remanded two midwives into police custody for one week following their arrest in connection with the disappearance of a newborn baby from Salaga Government Hospital in the Savannah Region.
The suspects are expected to reappear before the court on Thursday, June 18, 2026, as investigators continue efforts to locate the missing infant and determine the circumstances surrounding the case.
Newborn Reportedly Vanishes from Maternity Ward
The incident is reported to have occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 10, when a woman identified as Priscilla was admitted to the hospital’s maternity ward in labor and later delivered a healthy baby girl.
According to initial accounts, family members were informed that both mother and child were in stable condition following the delivery. However, concern quickly escalated after the mother was transferred to the postnatal ward without her baby and hospital staff were unable to account for the infant’s whereabouts.
One nurse on duty reportedly indicated that she believed the mother had taken the baby outside for breastfeeding, but the child could not be located, prompting alarm among relatives.
Police Launch Immediate Investigation
Following a formal complaint by the family, the Salaga Police Command initiated an investigation and moved swiftly to detain the two midwives who were on duty during the relevant shift.
The incident sparked anger among residents, with family members and local youth gathering at the hospital to demand answers and call for urgent action to recover the missing newborn. The public pressure reportedly contributed to the decision to keep the suspects in custody while investigations continue.
Authorities Expand Probe
Hospital Administrator Aloysius Bokuma confirmed that investigators are interviewing medical personnel from multiple shifts as part of efforts to reconstruct the events leading up to the baby’s disappearance.
In addition, the Northern Regional Health Directorate has deployed a fact-finding team to the facility to assess security procedures, review access controls within the maternity unit, and identify any lapses that may have enabled the alleged incident.
Investigation Continues
Law enforcement authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the whereabouts of the missing infant or the specific allegations against the two suspects as investigations remain ongoing.
The case has drawn widespread public attention across the East Gonja Municipality, with many residents calling for a thorough inquiry and strengthened security measures in healthcare facilities to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The two midwives are scheduled to return to the Tamale Circuit Court on June 18, where the case is expected to proceed as investigators continue gathering evidence.
Source: Omanghana
