Ghana Police Investigate Separate Cases of Infant Abandonment in Kasoa and Ada After Successful Rescues

Authorities in the Central and Greater Accra regions are investigating two separate cases of infant abandonment after two babies were rescued by members of the public within recent days. In Kasoa, a newborn was discovered discarded in a public toilet, while in the Ada area, a three-month-old girl was found in a bush. Both infants are currently receiving medical attention at regional facilities as police work to track down their parents or guardians and determine the circumstances surrounding their abandonment.

At the Kasoa Main Lorry Station, a woman using a public toilet facility made a harrowing discovery when she found a newborn baby wrapped in tissue inside a dustbin. Her immediate alarm drew the attention of commercial drivers and other bystanders at the busy station. Together, they retrieved the infant and rushed her to the Kasoa Polyclinic for emergency medical care. Local witnesses credited the swift response of the "Good Samaritan" and the transport workers for ensuring the baby’s survival following the abandonment.

In a similar incident in Ada, a 20-year-old farmer named Julius Tottimeh discovered a three-month-old baby girl abandoned in a bush near a local checkpoint on August 17, 2026. Tottimeh was on his way to his farm when he heard the child's cries coming from beneath a tree. Upon investigation, he found the infant wrapped in cloth. He immediately transported the baby to the Ada East District Hospital for a thorough medical examination and subsequently reported the matter to the local police to initiate a formal search for the child's family.

These incidents have sparked significant concern regarding the welfare of vulnerable children and the social pressures leading to such desperate acts. The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that investigations are active in both Kasoa and Ada, with officers appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification of the individuals responsible. While both babies are reported to be in stable condition, these cases highlight the urgent need for enhanced social support systems and community vigilance to protect at-risk infants.