The Upper West Regional Police Command has Arrested a 38-Year old Abena Martha Maanibe for Stealing a Baby and other Valuable items of Ms. Kwofie Mwinbelle at the Wa Kejetia.

She was arrested at Nuobollie Community in the Savannah Region of Ghana at her hideout and has been arraigned before the Wa District Court on the 18th of August 2025, Remanded by the Wa District Court and to Reappear on 2nd September 2025.

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UPPER WEST REGIONAL POLICE COMMAND ARRESTED SUSPECT FOR
BABY STEALING AND THEFT

1. The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested Abena Martha Maanibeh aged 38 years, for the offense of stealing a one week old baby and other valuables belonging to the baby’s mother at Wa market (Kejetia).
2. On August 1, 2025, the complainant, Ms Kwofie Mwinbelle delivered a baby boy at the Wa Regional Hospital, where the suspect was acting as caretaker for another patient. On August 10, 2025, the suspect, under the guise of a caretaker, deceitfully lured the complainant to purchase baby diapers in the Wa market and took advantage of the situation to abscond with the infant and her handbag containing a mobile phone, cash, and other personal effects.
3. Swift and coordinated investigative action by the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit Coordinator, ASP Madam Stella Atukwia and investigators led to the arrest of the suspect on August 15, 2025, at her hideout in Nuobollie community, in the Savannah Region. The stolen baby was safely recued and reunited with the mother, and some of the stolen items were successfully retrieved.
4. The suspect was arraigned before the Wa District Magistrate Court on Monday, August 18, 2025, and remanded into custody to reappear on September 2, 2025.
5. The Upper West Regional Police Command wishes to reassure the public of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the Region.
6. The Command also extends its heartfelt gratitude to the public for vigilance and contributions to the successful arrest of the suspect.

Source: Upper West Media App