Fufu Pestle May Have Been the Murder Weapon in Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah’s Death
- Police have found the instrument that may have been used to kill immigration officer Stephen King Amoah
- During a press conference by the Criminal Investigations Department, new developments in the case were disclosed
- Amoah was reported missing by his family on July 4 and subsequently found dead on July 9 by police
A fufu pestle may have been the murder weapon in immigration officer Stephen King Amoah’s death.
Police said they found a pestle covered in blood near the home of the main suspect in the case, Bright Aweh.
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During a press conference, the Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, said the pestle was also wrapped in polythene when police found it.
Aside from the pestle, police also discovered bloodstains in Aweh's car, which was impounded.
"To aid the investigation, the deceased's mother and son had provided samples for DNA profiling," Donkor noted.
A forensic inspection of Aweh's home also showed blood stains in the living room and evidence of an attempted cleanup.
Part of the house had blood traces and freshly sprayed walls. Police also found an empty can of spray paint.
Police also believe Aweh did not act alone in the killing. A special operation is currently underway to identify and arrest his accomplices.
"The investigation remains ongoing and every effort is being made to ensure all the perpetrators are brought to justice."
About Bright Aweh's arrest
The police released a statement on July 10 confirming the arrest of Aweh, who has made two court appearances.
Aweh was said to have sent Amoah photos of cash bundles via WhatsApp.
The suspect requested that they meet at a spot in Ashongman Estate to settle a debt he owed Amoah.
The immigration officer left at about 8 pm on Sunday, July 3, to meet Aweh, and that was the last time he was ever seen by his family.
On the morning of July 9, 2025, the police discovered a severely burnt body in the said location and conveyed it to the Police Hospital morgue.
After his arrest, police said Aweh shared inconsistent accounts on the matter.
Account of King Amoah's disappearance from family
Accounts from Amoah's family have been corroborated by findings by the police.
The victim's family said he left home on July 3 after receiving a phone call from a close friend, believed to be Aweh, who allegedly owed him GH¢200,000.
Aweh reportedly invited him to meet at Ashongman Estates, claiming he was ready to settle the debt.
Amoah informed his wife of the meeting before leaving home, but that was the last time anyone saw or heard from him in person.
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Later that night, Stephen’s wife, who was away at the time, received a message from her husband’s phone.
The message claimed he had returned home safely with the money. However, the tone and wording felt off, unlike Stephen’s usual communication style.
Concerned, she asked Stephen’s brother to check on the house. When he arrived, Stephen was nowhere to be found.
Aweh reportedly admitted to seeing Stephen that night and told investigators he not only repaid the GH¢200,000 but also gave Stephen an additional GH¢300,000 for safekeeping.
Amoah's family weeps in court
YEN.com.gh reported that Amoah's family showed up to a court hearing for Aweh, still distraught.
Aweh appeared in a circuit court on July 23, 2025. His case has been elevated to a high court.
Amoah's relatives were visibly heartbroken and almost confronted Bright at the court premises, but the situation was diffused by the timely intervention of security personnel.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
