The Tamale Circuit Court has granted bail to two midwives from the East Gonja District Hospital in Salaga who are standing trial over the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby at the health facility.
The accused persons, identified as Frank Atanga, 52, and Mariam Mohammed, 32, are facing charges in connection with the incident which has triggered widespread concern in the municipality and beyond.
The case was presided over by Her Honour Afua Srakubea Agyeman-Darbu, who admitted the two accused persons to bail under strict conditions pending the continuation of the trial.
According to the court’s ruling, each accused person was granted bail in the sum of GH¢150,000 with two sureties, with instructions that the sureties must meet all required conditions before the bail can be perfected.
Prosecutors have charged Atanga and Mohammed with conspiracy to steal and abduction, alleging their involvement in circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the newborn baby.
The incident has sparked public outrage in the East Gonja Municipality, with residents demanding a thorough investigation to uncover the truth and ensure accountability.
Although full details of the prosecution’s evidence are yet to be presented in open court, the charges suggest investigators suspect a coordinated role in the alleged disappearance of the infant.
The accused persons have not been convicted and are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The court has adjourned the case to July 9, 2026, when proceedings are expected to continue.
