Court adjourns Immigration Officer’s murder case as prosecution awaits forensic results

The Adabraka District Court has adjourned the case involving the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah to October 22, 2025, as police prosecutors await the outcome of forensic tests and the official autopsy report.

During Thursday’s hearing, prosecutors told the court that investigations were still ongoing, explaining that the pending forensic results were essential to completing the case docket before forwarding it to the Attorney-General’s Department for advice and further action.

Lawyers for the second accused person, Thomas Ziggah, urged the court to ensure the prosecution adheres to the timelines set, stressing the need for fairness and expediency in the process.

Both accused persons — Bright Aweh, the first accused, and Thomas Ziggah, the second — were present in court under police escort, as their counsels renewed calls for due process and transparency in the handling of the case.

Outside the courtroom, family members of the late officer expressed frustration over the repeated adjournments, saying justice has been delayed for too long.

One relative, visibly emotional, told JoyNews that the family has “waited long enough” and hopes the case will not be dragged any further.

The proceedings follow weeks of emotional outbursts at previous hearings, including incidents where some relatives invoked curses, demanding swift justice both in court and beyond.

Background

The late Stephen King Amoah, a 38-year-old officer with the Ghana Immigration Service, was found dead under disturbing circumstances on July 3, 2025, after leaving home to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate.

His charred body was later discovered on July 9 at Abuom Junction, near Kwabenya, sparking a manhunt and an intensive police investigation.

The case is expected to resume on October 22, 2025, at 10 a.m., as investigations continue.

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