An 18 year-old mother is currently facing consequences for allegedly burring her day-old baby boy alive.
The peace breaking incident happened at Wodokum, a farming community in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern Region.
The suspect, Jennifer Badu, is believed to have carried out her dreadful plan without the knowledge of her parents.
Speaking to Daily Guide, the Regional Police PRO, DSP Ebenezer Tetteh, confirmed the news. He stated that the police embarked on a search into the bush at Wodokum after receiving a hint.
The day-old baby boy was found lying lifeless on its back in a small hole with the placenta close to the body.
DSP Ebenezer Tetteh said that the body of the baby has been deposited at the morgue at the Suhum Government Hospital.
Meanwhile, the suspect is still on admission and receiving treatment at the same hospital.
By: Sam-Paintsil Benjamin Brew/pinkfmonlinegh.com
Source: ghanamma.com