Two midwives granted bail in Salaga missing newborn case
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The matter was heard before Her Honour Afua Srakubea Agyeman-Darbu, who ordered that the sureties must satisfy the required bail conditions before the accused persons are released.
Two midwives standing trial over the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby at the East Gonja District Hospital in Salaga have been granted bail by the Tamale Circuit Court.
The accused persons, Frank Atanga, 52, and Mariam Mohammed, 32, were granted bail in the sum of GH¢150,000 each.
The court also directed each of them to provide two sureties.
The matter was heard before Her Honour Afua Srakubea Agyeman-Darbu, who ordered that the sureties must satisfy the required bail conditions before the accused persons are released.
Frank Atanga and Mariam Mohammed are facing charges of conspiracy to steal and abduction.
The charges are linked to the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby at the East Gonja District Hospital.
The incident attracted public concern in Salaga and other parts of the East Gonja Municipality after news of the missing baby became known.
Residents and members of the public have since called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the matter.
Prosecutors allege that the two accused persons played roles in events leading to the disappearance of the child.
Details of the prosecution’s evidence have not yet been fully presented in open court.
The accused persons have not been convicted and remain presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The court has adjourned the case to July 9, 2026.
Both accused persons are expected to reappear on that date for the continuation of proceedings.
