The lifeless body of a one-week-old baby has been discovered and retrieved from a toilet pit by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

The infant, a boy suspected to have been abandoned and dumped by his mother, who is yet to be identified, was retrieved following distress calls by residents in Suhum.

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According to a report by the GNFS on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, a team of 11 fire crew members was dispatched to the scene after receiving distress calls, where they discovered the tragic incident.

“On Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, Suhum Municipal Fire Rescuers swiftly responded to a distress call at 6:30 a.m. near Gateway Preparatory School at Ali, a suburb of Suhum.

“An 11-member crew led by ASTNO Danso Henry arrived at 6:44 a.m. and, after a careful rescue operation, sadly retrieved the lifeless body of a one-week-old baby boy from a toilet pit at about 7:00 a.m,” the statement read.

The GNFS further stated that the suspect fled the scene after committing the crime.

Meanwhile, the retrieved body has been handed over to the police for further investigation.

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“Preliminary findings suggest that the tragic act was allegedly committed by the baby’s mother, who fled the scene. The body has since been 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,” it added.

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