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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 valuables belonging to the baby’s mother at Wa market (Kejetia).
According to police reports, the incident began on August 1, 2025, when the complainant, Ms. Kwofie Mwinbelle, delivered a baby boy at the Wa Regional Hospital. The suspect, posing as a caretaker for another patient, gained the complainant’s trust. On August 10, 2025, she deceitfully lured the new mother to buy baby diapers at Wa market, where she seized the opportunity to abscond with the baby, a mobile phone, cash, and other personal belongings.
A swift investigative operation led by ASP Madam Stella Atukwia, Coordinator of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit, and her team traced the suspect to her hideout in Nuobollie, Savannah Region. The arrest was carried out on August 15, 2025. The stolen baby was safely rescued, reunited with his mother, and some of the stolen items were recovered.
The suspect was arraigned before the Wa District Magistrate Court on Monday, August 18, 2025, and has been remanded into custody to reappear on September 2, 2025.
In a statement, the Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, while also expressing gratitude to the public for their vigilance and cooperation, which contributed to the successful arrest.
