Footage Emerges of Woman Allegedly Fleeing With Newborn at Mamprobi Polyclinic

Footage Emerges of Woman Allegedly Fleeing With Newborn at Mamprobi Polyclinic

Ghanaians woke up to a troubling story as news spread of a newborn reportedly taken from Mamprobi Polyclinic in Greater Accra.

Footage Emerges of Woman Allegedly Fleeing With Newborn at Mamprobi Polyclinic
Footage Emerges of Woman Allegedly Fleeing With Newborn at Mamprobi Polyclinic
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The incident sparked widespread concern, and a TikTok video captured the outrage of citizens at the health facility where it occurred.

Man demands CCTV footage from polyclinic

A concerned man present at the hospital acted courageously when he encountered an office where the polyclinic heads were meeting with the distressed new mother. She leaned her head on a man standing nearby, visibly shaken by the events.

The hospital head sat opposite her, engaged in discussion, when the concerned man forcefully entered the room, demanding access to the CCTV recordings. He insisted that the footage would provide a direct path to identifying and tracking down the individual responsible.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of February 18, 2026, has caused widespread distress among hospital staff, citizens, and online observers.

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Netizens quickly reacted, sharing concern and calls for accountability. Authorities have since taken over the matter, with the Security Service launching investigations to determine the facts and ensure proper follow-up.

Watch the TikTok video below.

CCTV footage of baby thief fleeing scene

An alleged image of the woman, dressed in a nurse's uniform at the time of the incident, has circulated widely. In the footage, she is seen carrying the baby wrapped in a cloth, holding a white bag resembling a paper bag.

The woman wore white trousers and a sleeveless blouse as she walked confidently out of the polyclinic.

The circulating video and images have intensified public discussions about security measures in healthcare facilities, raising questions about safeguarding vulnerable patients and their families.

Watch the TikTok video below.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh