Lifeless body of week-old baby found in Suhum

The Suhum Municipal Fire Service on Tuesday (September 23, 2025) retrieved the lifeless body of a one-week-old baby boy from a toilet pit at Ali, a suburb of Suhum, after a swift early-morning operation.

According to officials, an 11-member rescue team led by ASTNO Danso Henry responded to a distress call at 6:30 a.m. and arrived at the scene, near Gateway Preparatory School, at 6:44 a.m.

The team carefully conducted the operation and recovered the baby’s body at about 7 a.m.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the tragic act was allegedly committed by the baby’s mother, who fled the scene before rescuers arrived.

The body was handed over to the police for further investigation.

“We commend the brave Suhum Fire Rescuers for their prompt response, professionalism, and dedication in handling this heartbreaking incident,” a statement from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Eastern Regional PRO said.

The tragedy has reignited public concern over maternal support systems and child protection in Ghana, with calls for increased community vigilance and intervention to prevent such incidents.