Police Arrest Woman for Baby Stealing and Theft in Wa
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old woman, Abena Martha Maanibeh, for allegedly stealing a one-week-old baby and other personal belongings of the child’s mother at the Wa market, popularly known as Kejetia.
According to police reports, the complainant, Ms. Kwofie Mwinbelle, delivered a baby boy at the Wa Regional Hospital on August 1, 2025, where the suspect was posing as a caretaker for another patient. On August 10, 2025, Maanibeh deceitfully convinced the new mother to accompany her to the Wa market to buy baby diapers. While there, she allegedly absconded with the baby and the victim’s handbag containing a mobile phone, cash, and other valuables.
Swift action by the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), led by ASP Madam Stella Atukwia,...