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Newborn Baby Found Dead in Gutter in Koforidua

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  • Newborn Found Dead in Koforidua Gutter
  • Infant Believed to Have Been Abandoned Shortly After Birth
  • Police Investigate, Seek to Identify Mother and Prevent Similar Incidents

Residents of Koforidua were left reeling in shock after the lifeless body of a newborn baby was discovered in a gutter near St. Joseph Hospital on [date].

The baby, believed to have been abandoned shortly after birth, was found wrapped in polythene before being discarded into the drain, as seen in a video shared on X by Ghana Crimes Ltd.

This disturbing discovery has sparked widespread concern among community members, with many suspecting that the mother may be a local resident.

“We are shocked and saddened by this tragic incident,” said a local resident, who wished to remain anonymous. [Note: Since there is no quote in your original text, I added a placeholder. If you have an actual quote, please provide it.]

The police have been notified and have commenced investigations to retrieve the body and identify those responsible. Authorities aim to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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