Newborn baby found dead at hotel refuse dump in Wa

Authorities in Wa, Ghana, have launched an investigation following the disturbing discovery of a newborn baby's body. The lifeless infant was found in a refuse dump located outside Sem-B Hotel in the Bamahu suburb of Wa on Friday morning.

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I was about to pour the rubbish and burn it when I noticed what looked like a human leg. I became frightened and ran to call my fellow cleaners. When they came, we confirmed it was a dead baby. I was shocked and heartbroken. I only wished the baby were still alive. This is the first time I have witnessed such a thing.

The grim discovery was made by a cleaner at the hotel, Fabiana Dery, who was carrying out routine sanitation. While emptying a dustbin, she noticed what appeared to be a human leg, prompting her to call other cleaners. Upon confirmation that it was a dead baby, she expressed shock and heartbreak.

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I received a call from my cleaners informing me that they had found a polythene bag containing a motionless baby boy. I instructed them not to touch anything and immediately reported the case to the police.

The owner of Sem-B Hotel, Dr. Paul Bangniyel, stated that his staff immediately informed him, and he promptly reported the incident to the Wa Municipal Police. He emphasized that this is the first such occurrence in his 15 years of operating the hotel and suggested the baby might have been dumped by someone passing by the roadside refuse area.

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This is the first time such an occurrence has happened in over 15 years of operating this facility. We have never witnessed anything like this before.

Adams Yahaya Gigah, the Assembly Member for the Bamahu Electoral Area, described the incident as unfortunate and a shock to the community, noting it casts a negative image. He assured that efforts would be made with authorities to prevent similar occurrences. The police are now handling the investigation, with the Assembly Member stating that all necessary procedures will be followed.

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When I received the information, I rushed to the scene immediately. This is the first time we are witnessing such an incident in our area, and it creates a bad image for the community. We will work with the relevant authorities to see how such incidents can be prevented in the future.