A shocking incident at the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has sparked national outrage after a newborn baby was stolen from its mother only hours after delivery. Viral CCTV footage now circulating widely shows the suspect walking briskly out of the facility with the infant concealed.
The abduction occurred shortly after the mother underwent a C‑section, leaving her physically unable to intervene. According to family members, the woman entered the ward under the pretense of routine assistance, lifted the newborn, and exited the building without raising suspicion. By the time staff realized the baby was missing, the suspect had already vanished.
The CCTV footage provides the clearest lead yet. In the video, the woman is seen carrying a large green cloth bundle over one shoulder and holding a white bag containing a black plastic bag. Her attire,simple, casual, and not resembling any medical uniform, has intensified questions about how she gained access to the ward and moved through the facility unnoticed.
Distraught relatives have expressed deep frustration and disbelief, with some suggesting possible internal lapses or complicity. Hospital administrators say they are cooperating fully with investigators and reviewing security protocols.
The Ghana Police Service has launched a full‑scale investigation, deploying specialized units to track the suspect and recover the child. Officers are analyzing additional surveillance footage, interviewing staff and witnesses, and urging the public to study the viral video closely. Authorities emphasize that any information, no matter how small, could be critical to locating the baby.
As the search intensifies, the family remains hopeful that the widespread circulation of the footage will lead to a breakthrough. The nation watches anxiously, united in the hope that the newborn will be found and safely reunited with its parents.
SankofaOnline will continue to monitor developments in this case and provide updates as new information emerges.
