Bright Aweh Roberts, the prime suspect in the kidnapping and murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, has made his second appearance at the Kwabenya Circuit Court.
What initially began as a kidnapping investigation has since been reclassified as a murder case following the emergence of new evidence.
At Wednesday’s proceedings, the Kwabenya Circuit Court struck out the case and referred it to a higher court for full trial.
The development left family members and loved ones of the deceased visibly distressed as they continue to seek justice for the 38-year-old officer.
Roberts remains in custody as the legal process continues, with law enforcement assuring the public of their commitment to ensuring justice is served.
Facts of the Case
Preliminary investigations by the Greater Accra Regional Police Command revealed that the 32-year-old suspect has been providing conflicting accounts to investigators, deepening suspicion around his involvement.
Roberts is accused of luring the late officer into a meeting under the pretext of resolving a financial dispute. The two were scheduled to meet at Ashongman Estate on July 3, 2025, around 8:00 p.m., following a WhatsApp message in which Roberts sent images of large bundles of cash to the officer.
In his statement to police, the suspect claimed he gave GH₵500,000 to Amoah—partly to settle a debt and the rest to be kept on his behalf. However, he has refused to disclose the source of the money, and investigators say his account has been inconsistent.
Tragically, the charred body of Officer Amoah was later discovered in a gutter near the GBC Satellite area, opposite Comet Estate in Accra. Despite the condition of the remains, family members were able to identify him.
Following a swift response to the missing person report, police from the Taifa Division arrested Roberts, whose conflicting stories have become central to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are calling on the public to provide any credible information that may help advance the probe.
The next phase of the case will continue at the higher court, where formal murder charges are expected to be addressed.
