The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Suhum has confirmed the retrieval of a one-week-old baby boy from a toilet pit at Ali, a suburb of Suhum, in the Eastern Region.

According to the GNFS, the incident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, near the Gateway Preparatory School.

In a statement, the Service said an 11-member crew led by ASTNO Danso Henry responded to a distress call at 6:30 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 6:44 a.m.

After a careful rescue operation, the team sadly retrieved the lifeless body of the baby at about 7:00 a.m.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the act was allegedly carried out by the baby’s mother, who fled the scene before rescuers arrived.

The body has since been handed over to the police for further investigation.

The GNFS expressed sympathy over the incident but commended its team for their swift action and professionalism in handling the case.

“We commend the brave Suhum Fire Rescuers for their prompt response, professionalism, and dedication in handling this heartbreaking incident,” the statement said.