In a deeply disturbing incident, Eastern Cape police have launched an urgent investigation after two newborn babies were kidnapped from the maternity ward of Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha on Wednesday.
The brazen abduction has sent shockwaves through the community and raised serious concerns about hospital security. Police confirmed that both infants were taken under unknown circumstances, prompting an immediate manhunt and a multi-agency search operation.
Hospital officials are working with law enforcement, reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing staff and visitors present at the time. Details remain limited as the investigation is in its early stages, but authorities are treating the matter as high priority.
Eastern Cape Health Department has condemned the incident, promising full cooperation and swift action. “This is a heartbreaking and unacceptable breach of trust. We are doing everything in our power to assist police,” a spokesperson said.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The public is also warned to be cautious of individuals offering or attempting to sell babies, or claiming to have recently adopted newborns under suspicious circumstances.
