Prime suspect in immigration officer’s murder, Bright Aweh, appears before Kaneshie district court

Bright Aweh, the prime suspect in the brutal murder and burning of an immigration officer,Stephen King Amoah has been brought before the Kaneshie District Court to face charges as investigations continue into the shocking crime that has gripped the nation.

Aweh is alleged to have played a key role in the gruesome killing, which involved the murder and subsequent burning of the victim’s body under disturbing circumstances.

Court proceedings commenced earlier today, with Aweh facing an initial charge of murder, though prosecutors noted that charges may be amended as the investigation progresses.

The courtroom was under tight security as the suspect was escorted in, drawing the attention of media and members of the public alike.

The case has been adjourned to allow for further police investigations, and Aweh has been remanded into custody. Authorities say they are working diligently to ensure justice is served, while the Ghana Immigration Service and the victim’s family continue to mourn the tragic loss.

Meanwhile, The suspect, identified as Bright Aweh, has been formally charged with murder and remains in police custody as investigations intensify.

Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, outlined the events that led to the officer’s death and the subsequent steps taken by investigators.

According to COP Yaako, Mr Amoah was last seen on the night of July 3, after leaving his residence at Ashongman Estate. He had reportedly received photos of cash bundles from the suspect, who had promised to meet him and repay a debt.

Amoah did not return home that night, and his phone remained unreachable, prompting a missing person report on July 4.

Police investigations led to the arrest of Bright Aweh on July 6. During interrogation, Aweh admitted to meeting the deceased and handing him GHC500,000 in cash. He claimed that GHC200,000 was meant for settling debts, and Amoah was to hold the remaining amount. However, inconsistencies in his account and the unclear source of the money raised suspicions.

On July 9, a severely burnt body was found in a gutter near the GBC Satellite area, opposite Comet Estate. Relatives later confirmed the remains were those of Stephen King Amoah.

This marked a turning point in the investigation.

Subsequent searches of the suspect’s residence revealed alarming forensic evidence. Investigators found blood stains in the living room, signs of a hasty clean-up, freshly sprayed walls, and an empty can of spray paint.

At a second crime scene nearby, police recovered a burnt woollen carpet, blood-stained camouflage fabric, and a fufu pestle soaked in blood, hidden in a bush about 100 meters from Aweh’s home.