Mamprobi Polyclinic Baby Theft: Family Demands DNA Test to Confirm Identity After Retrieval
The family of the newborn allegedly stolen from Mamprobi Polyclinic has called for a DNA test to scientifically verify the child’s identity before fully accepting him back into their care, expressing lingering doubts despite the swift recovery.
Frank Banks Misbau, the baby’s uncle (identified as the elder brother of the infant’s father and an in-law to the mother, Precious Ankomah), voiced the family’s position in media interviews. While acknowledging gratitude that the four-day-old boy has been retrieved, he insisted on concrete proof to eliminate any future uncertainties.
“We need to conduct a DNA test to ensure that the baby is ours; we cannot just accept it because she brought it,” Misbau stated. He raised concerns about potential long-term issues, adding, “What if in the next 10 years we want to travel with the kid and things are not matching?”
The demand follows the dramatic events of February 17, 2026, when the baby—born via cesarean section on February 14—was reportedly taken from the postnatal ward by a woman disguised as a nurse in a peach-colored uniform. CCTV footage captured the suspect carrying the infant out of the premises, reportedly in what appeared to be a sack or concealed manner, sparking immediate alarm and widespread circulation of the video.
The Ghana Police Service’s Dansoman Divisional Command launched a rapid investigation, leading to the arrest of 33-year-old suspect Latifa Salifu (a cloth seller) in the early hours of February 18 at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital premises. The baby was safely recovered and reunited with the mother amid emotional scenes, with the infant placed under medical observation after developing a fever during the ordeal.
Despite the positive outcome—including government support announced by Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, who directed full coverage of medical bills and provided assorted items—the family remains cautious.
Misbau highlighted questions about the retrieval process and circumstances surrounding the suspect’s actions, emphasizing that only DNA confirmation can provide full assurance of the child’s biological ties.
The case has heightened calls for enhanced security protocols in healthcare facilities, with police urging stricter measures such as mandatory identification and monitoring in maternity wards. Investigations continue to determine if the suspect acted alone or had accomplices, and she remains in custody assisting authorities.
The family’s request for a DNA test underscores the profound trauma inflicted by the incident and the need for irrefutable verification in such sensitive matters. Authorities have not yet publicly responded to the call, but it could prompt coordination between police, hospital officials, and relevant agencies to facilitate the procedure if pursued. The development adds another layer to a story that has gripped public attention, balancing relief at the reunion with demands for absolute certainty.
