A woman named Latifa Salifu has been granted bail by a court in Accra. She was arrested in connection with the theft of a baby. The baby was four days old when taken.
The alleged theft occurred at the postnatal ward of Mamprobi Hospital. This is a busy hospital in Accra.
Salifu appeared before the District Court of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit. This was her second time in court for the case.
The court set her bail at GH₵200,000. She must also provide two guarantors who will also be responsible.
The arrest and subsequent court proceedings followed an investigation by the police.
The details of the baby's recovery and the exact circumstances of the alleged theft are part of the ongoing police investigation.
This case highlights the importance of vigilance in hospital wards.
The court will continue to hear the case as required by law.