Parents of missing baby at Asafo Market arrested over false accusation against woman
The Ejisu Divisional Police Command has arrested the parents and an uncle of a five-month-old baby allegedly stolen at the Asafo Market in Kumasi after they falsely accused a woman of being responsible for the theft.
Parents of a missing five-month-old baby, Freda Owusu and Emmanuel Acheampong, were arrested over allegations they falsely accused Aliya Salomey of stealing their infant. The baby was reportedly taken from the Asafo Market in Kumasi on September 20, 2026. Initially, the parents reported the theft to the Asokwa Police Station, which led to a search for Aliya Salomey.
She was arrested at a VIP bus heading to Accra after passengers noticed her with a baby. The arrested woman was later released on bail after her husband confirmed her identity. Freda Owusu and her husband, along with her uncle, returned to the Ejisu Divisional Police Command, claiming the released woman was the one who stole their baby.
They showed police pictures of the baby in custody and a photograph of Aliya Salomey. Following public outcry, the family underwent an identification parade, where they admitted the baby was not theirs. Police now plan to conduct a DNA test to confirm the baby's maternity before clearing Aliya Salomey of the theft allegation. The search for the missing baby remains ongoing, with police urging the public to share any credible information to aid the investigation.
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