The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has announced a significant breakthrough in its investigation into the murder of Stephen King Amoah, an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service.
Addressing a joint press conference on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Director General of CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, stated that 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 the following: bloodstains in the living room, evidence of attempted cleanup, freshly painted walls, and an empty can of spray paint.”
“A search of a secondary crime scene near the GBC Satellite Area also uncovered a burnt woolen 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 further disclosed 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 added 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.
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. On July 9, his charred body, riddled with stab wounds, was found in a gutter near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate, and 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.
Meanwhile, 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.