General News of Friday, 20 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has had the suspect in the Mamprobi Polyclinic baby theft case remanded in custody for two weeks after being denied bail, despite arguments by her lawyer citing family responsibilities. However, after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the defence, the judge ruled that the suspect should remain in custody to allow investigations to continue. She will reappear before the court on March 4, 2026, for the hearing to continue. Police undertook a manhunt, and at about 3:40 AM on Wednesday, the suspect was found at the premises of the Korle‑Bu Teaching Hospital with the baby, believed to be the missing child. More details emerge as neighbours of Mamprobi baby thief speakPolice disclosed that upon interrogation, Salifu claimed she had delivered at the hospital and was discharged due to a lack of bed space, but officers found no record to support her claim.

Source: GhanaWeb February 20, 2026 20:28 UTC