The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) at the Kasoa Divisional Police Command, headed by DSP Doris Laryea, has apprehended three women for allegedly stealing a baby at Kasoa Ofaakor. The suspects, Magdalene Nana Adwoa Boafo (28), Faustina Binney (32), and Eunice Koomson (36), a teacher at Ebenezer High Academy, initially presented themselves as benevolent supporters to Abigail Addison, an eight-months-pregnant woman selling water in traffic.
Nana Adwoa Boafo, the prime suspect, approached Abigail and offered her financial support to ensure a safe delivery. She then introduced Abigail to her accomplices, Eunice Koomson and Faustina Binney, who pretended to provide genuine help. To maintain their cover, the suspects rented an apartment for Abigail in Kasoa Lamptey and continued to support her until she delivered her baby at the Kasoa Polyclinic on July 10, 2024.
After the birth, the suspects’ behavior changed dramatically. They introduced another woman, claiming she was a nurse from Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, to treat Abigail’s baby for an infection. This ruse was part of their scheme to steal the baby. Two days later, the suspects returned, feigning distress and claiming that the baby had died at Korle-Bu and had been buried.
Ebenezer Arthur, the landlord of the apartment where Abigail was staying, became suspicious of the women’s actions and reported the situation to Kasoa DOVVSU, leading to their arrest. Preliminary investigations revealed the elaborate plan of the suspects, who are now in custody and assisting with further inquiries.
Meanwhile, Abigail’s mother expressed deep gratitude to DSP Doris Laryea and her team for their diligent work in uncovering the truth and bringing the suspects to justice. The community is relieved by the swift action taken by the police, highlighting the importance of vigilance and reporting suspicious activities.
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