Police Rescue Stolen Newborn Baby; Female Suspect Arrested at Mamprobi

The Mamprobi District Police Command has rescued a stolen newborn baby boy and arrested a female suspect following a reported child-stealing incident at the Mamprobi Polyclinic.

According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, when an unidentified woman allegedly disguised herself as a nurse and unlawfully entered the postnatal ward of the facility. The suspect reportedly made away with a four-day-old baby boy belonging to Precious Ankomah.

After what authorities described as intensive investigations, officers from the Dansoman Divisional Command arrested Latifa Salifu on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. She was reportedly found with the infant at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Preliminary investigations indicated the suspect could not produce medical records to support claims that she had delivered the baby at the hospital. She was subsequently detained to assist with ongoing investigations.

Police confirmed that the baby has been safely reunited with his mother, who positively identified him through a distinctive birthmark on his left leg. The infant has since been referred to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further medical assessment and care.

Meanwhile, the Accra Regional Police Command says additional security measures have been implemented following the incident, including 24-hour police protection at the Mamprobi Polyclinic to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be arraigned before court soon.

Police have also urged the public to remain vigilant, especially within healthcare facilities, and to promptly report suspicious persons or activities. Hospital authorities have likewise been advised to strictly regulate access to maternity and postnatal wards to prevent similar incidents.