“I didn’t kill my friend” – Suspect in Immigration Officer’s death claims

Bright Aweh, the prime suspect in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, has issued a public denial of any involvement in the killing, affirming his innocence and readiness to submit to the legal process.

Speaking to the media as police officers escorted him into a vehicle following court proceedings on Monday, January 19, Aweh maintained that he is not a murderer and did not kill his friend. He characterized the experience as painful but expressed his resolve to allow the justice system to determine the truth.

“I am undergoing this painful process for justice to be served. I am not a murderer; I did not kill my friend. I will see this through for justice to be served,” he stated.

Aweh is the first suspect arrested in connection with the death of the 38-year-old immigration officer, whose partially burnt body was discovered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, five days after he was reported missing.

The Accra Regional Police Command arrested Aweh on July 10, 2025, following investigations into Amoah’s disappearance.

Police investigations indicate that Aweh was the last known person to have contacted the deceased. Authorities say Amoah had left home on July 3 to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate after being invited to a meeting regarding the settlement of a financial obligation.

Five days later, Amoah’s burnt body was found in a gutter at Abuom Junction near Kwabenya, close to the GBC Satellite area and opposite Comet Estate in Accra. Despite the severe burns, relatives were able to identify the body at the Police Hospital morgue.

Since his arrest, Bright Aweh has been appearing before the court, with the case still ongoing. Proceedings have been marked by multiple adjournments, a development that has drawn concern from the victim’s family.

The family of Stephen King Amoah has expressed frustration over the repeated delays, saying the adjournments are prolonging their grief and deepening their pain.

On December 3, 2025, the family reiterated its determination to pursue justice, stating it remains undeterred despite the slow pace of the trial.