Immigration officer’s death – accused denies hand in ‘friend’s’ death

The prime suspect in the killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah has flatly denied any role in the gruesome crime. He insisted that he has been wrongly accused and is ready to allow the courts to determine his fate.

Bright Aweh, who has been in police custody since July 2025, spoke briefly to journalists on Monday, January 19, after he was led into a waiting police vehicle following court proceedings.

Visibly emotional, Aweh rejected claims linking him to the death of the officer, describing the experience as distressing but necessary for justice to prevail.

“I am passing through this painfully for justice to be served. I am not a murderer; I did not kill my friend. I will go through it for justice to be served,” he stated.

Stephen King Amoah, a 38-year-old officer with the Ghana Immigration Service, was reported missing on July 4, 2025, after leaving home the previous day. According to police investigations, he had gone out to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate in Accra following an invitation to discuss the settlement of a financial obligation.

Five days later, the officer’s partially burnt body was discovered in a gutter at Abuom Junction near Kwabenya, close to the GBC Satellite area and opposite Comet Estate. Despite the extent of the burns, family members later confirmed his identity at the Police Hospital mortuary.

Police investigations led to the arrest of Bright Aweh on July 10, 2025, with authorities indicating that he was the last known person to have been in contact with the deceased before his disappearance. Since then, Aweh has been charged and has made several court appearances as investigations continue.

The case has, however, experienced repeated adjournments, a development that has heightened tension and frustration among the victim’s relatives. The family of Stephen King Amoah has openly expressed concern that the slow pace of proceedings is prolonging their pain and delaying closure.

On December 3, 2025, the family reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice, stating that it would remain resolute despite what it described as unnecessary delays in the trial process.

Meanwhile, police say investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing are ongoing, assuring the public that all relevant evidence will be placed before the court to ensure justice is served.

The matter remains before the court.