BABY STOLEN FROM TORORO HOSPITAL AS SECURITY LAPSES RAISE CONCERNS

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A one-day-old baby was stolen u from Tororo General Hospital on January 29, 2026, exposing glaring security loopholes in the facility. The suspect, posing as a caretaker, sneaked into the maternity ward and disappeared with the newborn while the actual caretaker was out fetchuing a bodaboda as the unknown suspect is on the ran with the infant.
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The heartbroken mother, 20-year-old Taaka Florence from Aturukuku, Rubongi Subcounty, reportd the incident to authorities. 

Moses Mugwe, Bukedi South Police Spokesperson, urged the public to report any suspicious activities, emphasizing that no place, including hospitals, is immune to such crimes.
He isu its not the first time such incidents occur in Bukedi sub region 
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Senior Hospital Administrator Scovia Awino acknowledged the security breaches, cutting 07"lots of porous points" in the hospital. The hospital is reviewing its secur8thoi 9ity measures, including limiting caregivers in8 the maternity ward.

The incident has sparked concerns about patient safety and security at Tororo General Hospital. Authorities are investigating, and the community is on high alert.

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  1. MykoJanuary 29, 2026 at 4:47 AM

    Fast need to get origin of the news before u hype it up... Baby stollen that's correct but the patient was already discharged so blame goes back to the mother, attendant(s) and may be the father not hospital security..
    Know how to report

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