On July 9, 2025, the burnt body of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah was discovered in a gutter near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate in Accra. This shocking discovery led the Ghana Police Service to launch a detailed forensic investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death.
The police investigation revealed disturbing evidence at multiple locations connected to the crime. Bloodstains were found in the living room of the suspect’s residence, suggesting a violent encounter had taken place there. It appeared that someone had tried to clean up the blood, but traces remained. The police also found freshly spray-painted walls, likely an attempt to cover up the evidence.
Near the place where the victim’s body was found, investigators recovered burnt items, including a wooden carpet and camouflage fabric stained with blood. These items indicated that the victim’s body and related evidence had been deliberately set on fire to destroy clues.
In a nearby bush about 100 meters from the suspect’s home, police found a fufu pestle wrapped in polythene and stained with suspicious marks. This object is believed to have played a role in the crime and was collected for forensic analysis.
Additionally, the suspect’s vehicle was searched, and bloodstains were discovered inside, which were also collected for further testing.
To confirm the identity of the victim and link the forensic evidence, DNA samples were taken from the victim’s mother and son. These samples are being compared with the blood found at the crime scenes.
Initially, the suspect was charged with kidnapping, but after reviewing the forensic evidence, the police have now charged him with murder. The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues. The police are also actively working to identify and apprehend any accomplices who might have been involved.
The forensic investigation has provided crucial evidence linking the suspect to the gruesome killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. Despite efforts to destroy evidence by burning the body and related materials, forensic experts were able to uncover vital clues that will help bring justice in this tragic case. Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, who was attached to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) headquarters, had been reported missing since July 4, 2025. His sudden disappearance sparked an intensive search operation by the authorities and concerned citizens alike.
On July 9, 2025, the tragic discovery of his burnt body in a gutter near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate in Accra, confirmed the worst fears. This discovery prompted the Ghana Police Service to launch a detailed forensic investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death.
On August 4, 2025, at a press conference, the Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, provided a comprehensive update on the case. She revealed that the investigation had identified a suspect who was initially charged with kidnapping but has now been formally charged with murder following the forensic findings.
This investigation has involved meticulous forensic work, which uncovered bloodstains at multiple locations connected to the crime, including the suspect’s home and vehicle. Burnt materials linked to the victim were also found near the crime scene, indicating efforts to destroy evidence.
DNA samples taken from the victim’s family have been used to match forensic evidence, strengthening the case against the suspect. The police continue their work to ensure that all involved parties are brought to justice, and the investigation remains ongoing. The Ghana Police Service’s forensic teams uncovered horrifying details during their investigation into the killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), provided a detailed account of the evidence found at multiple crime scenes.
At the suspect’s residence, investigators discovered disturbing signs of a violent crime. Forensic inspection revealed bloodstains in the living room and clear evidence that someone had attempted to clean up the blood. The walls had been freshly spray-painted, and an empty spray paint can was recovered, suggesting an effort to cover up the crime scene.
A secondary crime scene near the GBC Satellite area also yielded crucial evidence. Police found a burnt wooden carpet stained with blood and partially burnt camouflage fabric. These items were carefully photographed, retrieved, and processed for forensic analysis, adding important clues to the investigation.
On July 24, 2025, the investigation intensified after the police obtained a court warrant to conduct a more extensive search of a particular room in the suspect’s house. This search uncovered more “blast stains,” which were again meticulously documented and sampled for forensic testing.
All these findings have been instrumental in piecing together the sequence of events surrounding the brutal murder. The thorough forensic process—photographing, collecting, and analyzing evidence—has helped the police build a strong case that led to the formal charging of the suspect with murder. In addition to the evidence found at the suspect’s residence and the secondary crime scenes, the police also impounded the suspect’s vehicle. During the search, bloodstains were observed inside the vehicle, and samples were collected for forensic analysis. These findings further linked the suspect to the crime.
Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor confirmed a significant breakthrough: the initial blood samples collected from various locations have tested positive for human blood. To ensure that the blood belonged to the victim, DNA samples were provided by the deceased’s mother and son for profiling and comparison.
With this mounting forensic evidence, the suspect, Bright Aweh, who was initially charged with kidnapping when Stephen King Amoah was reported missing, was re-arrested and formally charged with murder. Following his appearance before the Adabraka District Court, he remains on remand and is scheduled to reappear on August 8, 2025.
COP Donkor emphasized that the investigation is still ongoing. A special operation is underway to identify and arrest any accomplices who may have been involved in the crime. She reassured the public that the police are actively pursuing all vital leads to gather comprehensive evidence against the suspect and those associated with him.
