Friends and family members of the late Stephen King Amoah broke into a spontaneous emotional tirade upon sighting the key suspect in his murder at the premises of the Kaneshie District Court on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Dressed in a long-sleeved shirt with his hands behind him in handcuffs and his gaze partially lowered, Bright Aweh was led out of a police pickup truck by officers and investigators, who ushered him into the court for his hearing.

However, the bereaved friends and family had their emotions triggered in the brief moment of his sighting and broke into individual expressions of grief amidst screams and imprecations directed at the suspect.

“Bright, you’ve caused us worry,” a woman could be seen wailing with her hands slapping her lap in grief.

Wearing black and red shirts with an image of the deceased immigration officer printed on them and the inscription, “Justice for Stephen King Amoah,” the emotionally charged crowd’s reaction compelled the police to ensure Aweh’s swift ushering into the courtroom.

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“As a family, we are not happy with what you are doing. Allow the person to walk to the car so everyone can see the crime he has committed. You are working for us, but we are not enthused about how you are going about it. Allow him to walk; nobody is threatening to harm him. It has now gotten to a point of death — you can shoot me if you want to,” a family member expressed, sharing his frustration with the police.

“He didn’t just kill him. He killed him and butchered him by chopping off his arms and legs. Do you think it is easy? You could have just shot him, but you chose to kill him, butcher him, wrap him up, dump him, and burn him. That is like dying three times — do you think it is easy?” another relative stated.

Background

On July 3, 2025, Stephen King Amoah, a 38-year-old Ghana Immigration Service officer, went missing after leaving his home at Ashongman Estate, Accra, to meet a friend, now identified as Bright Aweh, who allegedly owed him GH¢200,000.

Amoah’s family reported him missing on July 4 after his phone became unreachable.

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On July 9, his charred body, riddled with stab wounds, was found in a gutter near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate, and was identified by relatives despite severe burns.


Aweh, also known as Highest Bright or Robert, was arrested as the prime suspect.

Investigations revealed he sent Amoah WhatsApp images of cash bundles to lure him to the meeting.

Aweh provided conflicting statements, claiming he gave Amoah GH¢500,000 to settle a debt but could not explain the money’s source.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service recently announced a significant breakthrough in its investigation into the murder of Stephen King Amoah.

Addressing a joint press conference on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Director-General of CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, said the latest investigation revealed more damning evidence against the suspect, Bright Aweh, who was initially arrested and charged with kidnapping.

“The investigation took a decisive turn on July 16, 2025, when the CID, supported by officers from the Counter-Terrorism Unit and the Kwabenya District Police, visited the suspect’s residence. A forensic review revealed bloodstains in the living room, evidence of attempted cleanup, freshly painted walls, and an empty can of spray paint.

Blood-Stained Fufu Pestle, Attempted Cleanup: CID details breakthrough in murder of immigration officer

“A search of a secondary crime scene near the GBC Satellite Area also uncovered a burnt woollen carpet stained with blood and a partially burnt camouflage fabric. These items were photographed, retrieved, and processed for forensic analysis,” she added.

The CID boss stated that a warrant secured for a search of another room at the suspect’s residence revealed more bloodstains, including a blood-stained fufu pestle discovered within the vicinity.

“On July 24, police obtained a warrant to search a specific room in the suspect’s house. The search revealed additional bloodstains, which were photographed and sampled for forensic analysis. A further search in the bushes approximately 100 meters from the suspect’s house also led to the retrieval of a fufu pestle with bloodstains all over it, wrapped in polythene,” she said.

COP Donkor further disclosed that an impounded vehicle belonging to the suspect also contained bloodstains, all of which tested positive for human blood.

“Police also impounded the suspect’s vehicle, in which bloodstains were found and collected for analysis. I wish to state that the initial blood samples collected have tested positive for human blood. To aid the investigation, the deceased’s mother and son have provided samples for DNA profiling,” she stated.

COP Yaako Donkor disclosed that the suspect, initially charged with kidnapping, has now been charged with murder in light of the new evidence gathered and is expected to reappear in court on August 8, while efforts continue to arrest his accomplices.

“In light of this evidence, the suspect, initially charged with kidnapping, has been re-arrested and formally charged with murder. He is currently in custody following his appearance before the Adabraka District Court and is scheduled to reappear on August 8, 2025.

“A special operation is currently underway to identify and arrest his accomplices, and we are following other vital leads to gather all necessary evidence against the suspect and his accomplices,” she said.

Watch the video below:

The prime suspect in the brutal murder and burning of the immigration officer, suspect Bright Aweh has been brought before the Kaneshie District court to stand trial. pic.twitter.com/BbYehgaK9G

— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) August 8, 2025

“Just allow the accused to walk on his own to the vehicle,” - A distraught man tells police officers escorting the suspect in the murder of the immigration officer, Stephen King Amoah pic.twitter.com/rHvtYLGUDk

— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) August 8, 2025