Two midwives from the East Gonja District Hospital in Salaga have been remanded into police custody by the Tamale Circuit Court in connection with the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby from the facility.

The accused persons, Frank Atanga, 52, and Mariam Mohammed, 32, were brought before Her Honour Afua Srakuba on charges of conspiracy to steal and abduction. Both pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The court ordered that the suspects be held in police custody for one week, with the case adjourned to June 18, 2026, for further proceedings.

The case follows reports of a suspected abduction of a newborn at the hospital on June 10, 2026. The baby is said to have gone missing under unclear circumstances, prompting immediate concern from hospital authorities and security personnel.

Police in the East Gonja Municipality have since launched investigations into the incident in an effort to trace the whereabouts of the missing child.

The Savannah Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the development, describing it as distressing and unfortunate. According to the Directorate, hospital management immediately initiated a search within the facility after the disappearance was reported, but the efforts did not yield any results.

Savannah Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. John Ekow Otoo, stated that the Directorate is collaborating with hospital authorities, the Ghana Police Service, and security agencies to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure the safe return of the baby.

He extended sympathy to the affected family and assured them of ongoing support as investigations continue.

The GHS has also appealed to the public to assist with any information that may help locate the newborn. It urged individuals with relevant information to report to the nearest police station, hospital authorities, or the Regional Health Directorate.

The Service assured that all information provided would be treated with strict confidentiality as security agencies intensify efforts to trace the missing baby.