Family Members Give Blow-by-Blow Account of How Mamprobi Baby Thief Was Arrested
The newborn baby who was stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has reportedly been found and reunited with its mother.
The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and sent to the Dansoman Police Station in the Greater Accra Region.
Source: Facebook
In a video, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, shared how the suspect was arrested.
She also confirmed that the baby had been reunited with the mother.
"The good news is that we've found the baby. We want to say a big 'thank you' to the whistleblower and to the police that they've been able to work to reconcile the baby with the mother."
The minister also expressed her gratitude to the respective Members of Parliament for Ablekuma South and Ablekuma West, Alfred Oko Vanderpuije and Rev Kweku Addo, for their swift response.
In another Facebook video, a relation to the parent of the baby claimed the suspect was arrested through her own sister.
She narrated that the suspect called her relative, claiming that she had given birth, and invited her over.
However, upon her arrival, the lady recognised the baby as the one stolen from Mamprobi Polyclinic and alerted the authorities.
"The baby thief called her sister and informed her that she had delivered. She told her sister to come look at her baby. But the baby thief's sister had seen the trending news of a missing baby. So she came to report at the Dansoman Police Station, and they followed her to arrest the baby thief."
Watch the Facebook video below:
Netizens react to suspects arrest
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by Tina News GH on Facebook. Read them below:
Mc Proff Gerromzy said:
"Nii Ayikuma Aryee from this you could tell it’s her sister who was carrying the baby so as her image was trending she came to report her to the police . Like I said let’s wait for the final investigation. Soo many things will come out."
Sara Naya wrote:
"She might be going through something because it's not normal."
Anthony Nyakpenu said:
"That is the power of Social Media. The thing went viral all over."
Bro Stephen wrote:
That lady may be going through something, as far as she did not sold the baby means something is happening in her life which is not good.
Linda Hanson said:
"Thanks for explaining. I’ve been waiting to hear how the baby was located."
Amari Cali wrote:
"We don’t play In Accra oo. When we activate, everywhere scatters. Don’t play with us Nana Barimah Okukudrufuo Aboagye II. I hope that woman is not from the jungle."
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Family of rescued baby demands DNA test
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the family of the baby involved in the alleged theft incident at Mamprobi Polyclinic is demanded a DNA test to confirm the child’s identity.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr Frank Banks, who identified himself as the infant’s uncle, expressed reservations about the circumstances
According to him, the family could not simply accept the child without proper verification. He claimed that ensuing events had created enough doubts in his heart.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
