Woman Arrested After CCTV Shows Ajumako Market Baby Theft
A 40-year-old woman named Rebecca Ofori was arrested this morning by the Ajumako District Police Command at Tarkwa Benso in the Western Region. She is seen in a widely circulated CCTV clip allegedly abducting an 11-month-old baby from Ajumako Market in the Central Region. Why This Matters Public safety & trust: The heart-rending footage—captured after the mother left the child with a helper while selling cassava—instantly alarmed the community and triggered a manhunt. Swift justice: Thanks to CCTV coverage and coordinated policing, the suspect was identified and captured rapidly—underscoring the importance of surveillance in public security. Arrest & Investigation Details Ofori reportedly pretended to assist with the baby before sneaking it away from the market. The husband contacted police after becoming suspicious of a baby he believed was not theirs crying in his home. He disclosed this while separated from […]
