The Ghana Police Service has discovered blood traces in the home of Bright Aweh—the main suspect in the brutal murder of Ghana Immigration Service officer, Stephen King Amoah.
On July 9, 2025, Amoah’s charred body was discovered in a gutter near the GBC Satellite enclave, opposite Comet Estate in Accra—just days after he was reported missing. What initially appeared to be a disappearance has now been confirmed by police as a gruesome and premeditated murder.
At a press briefing on Monday, August 4, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, detailed the disturbing findings made at the residence of the prime suspect, Bright Aweh, also known as Robert or Highest Bright.
Investigators found extensive evidence pointing to a violent crime: bloodstains in the living room, freshly sprayed walls to mask stains, and an empty can of spray paint.
At a secondary location—about 100 meters from Aweh’s home—police retrieved a blood-soaked fufu pestle wrapped in polythene, burnt camouflage fabric, and a charred woollen carpet.
COP Donkor added that all items were photographed, processed, and sent for forensic analysis. with initial lab tests confirming the presence of human blood.
Meanwhile, DNA samples collected from the deceased’s mother and son are now being used to link the evidence to the victim.
“A forensic inspection revealed the following: Blood stains in the living room and evidence of attempted cleanup. Freshly sprayed walls and empty can of spray paint. A search of a secondary crime scene near the GBC satellite area also uncovered a burnt wooden carpet stained with blood and partially burnt camouflage fabric. These items were photographed, retrieved and processed for forensic analysis,” COP Donkor explained.
The investigation began after Amoah was reported missing on July 4. According to police, the officer had left his Ashongman Estate home the previous night to meet Aweh, who had sent him images of GH¢500,000 in cash, allegedly to settle a debt.
On July 6, Aweh was arrested and initially charged with kidnapping. He claimed to have given Amoah the money—GH¢200,000 for settling debts and the rest to hold—but inconsistencies in his story raised serious suspicions.
When Amoah’s burned body was later found, investigators intensified their search, leading to the damning discoveries at Aweh’s home and surroundings.
Aweh’s vehicle, also impounded by police, bore traces of blood. On July 24, armed with a court warrant, police conducted a more extensive search of his residence, uncovering additional blood evidence.
Following these developments, Aweh was rearrested and formally charged with murder. He is currently on remand after appearing before the Adabraka District Court and is expected back in court on August 8, 2025.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that the investigation is ongoing and that all individuals connected to the crime will be brought to justice.
