The prime suspect in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah has been rearrested and formally charged with murder by the Ghana Police Service, following the discovery of new incriminating evidence.
Briefing the media on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Donkor, indicated that the suspect, Bright Aweh, who is currently on remand and scheduled to appear in court on August 8, 2025, was charged with murder after a search of his residence revealed bloodstains and other incriminating evidences.
The discovery changed his charge from kidnapping to murder. "… The suspect who was initially charged with kidnapping has since been re-arrested and formerly charged with murder.
He is currently on remand following his appearance before the Adabraka District Court and is scheduled to reappear on 8 August 2025," she indicated.
