A wave of fear that swept through the Mamprobi community has ended in relief after a baby stolen from Mamprobi Polyclinic was rescued in a swift and dramatic police operation.
The infant was reportedly taken from the facility under suspicious circumstances, sending shockwaves through the hospital and the surrounding neighborhood. Witnesses say the suspect, believed to be a woman posing as a relative or caregiver, managed to leave the premises with the baby before staff realized what had happened.
Hospital authorities quickly alerted the police, triggering an urgent response. Officers launched an intelligence-led operation, reviewing CCTV footage and tracking leads provided by staff and members of the public. Within hours, investigators traced the suspect to a hideout in the Greater Accra area.
In a coordinated operation, police moved in and safely recovered the baby. Authorities confirmed that the child was found unharmed and has since been reunited with the distraught but grateful family.
The suspect was arrested at the scene and is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations. Officials say she is expected to be arraigned before the court on charges related to child stealing and unlawful removal.
Speaking after the rescue, police praised the cooperation between hospital staff and the community, noting that the rapid sharing of information played a critical role in the successful operation.
Meanwhile, management of Mamprobi Polyclinic has assured the public that it is reviewing its security protocols to prevent a recurrence. The incident has reignited conversations about security measures at health facilities, particularly in maternity wards.
For now, however, relief overshadows anxiety as a family holds their baby close, a joyful ending to what could have been a devastating tragedy.
