Bright Aweh, described by police as the prime suspect in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, has firmly denied any role in the killing, insisting he is innocent and prepared to endure the legal process until the truth is established.

Speaking briefly to journalists on Monday, January 19, after another court appearance, Aweh made the remarks while being escorted by armed police officers to a waiting vehicle. Visibly emotional, he said the ordeal has been painful but maintained that justice would ultimately prevail.

“I am going through this painfully so that justice will be served. I am not a murderer; I did not kill my friend. I will endure everything for justice to come,” he said.

Aweh was the first suspect arrested in connection with the death of the 38-year-old immigration officer, whose partially burnt body was discovered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, several days after he had been reported missing by his family.

According to police investigations, Aweh was the last known person to have had contact with Amoah before his disappearance.

Investigators say the deceased left his home on July 3, 2025, after receiving an invitation from a friend to meet at Ashongman Estate, where discussions were allegedly planned over the settlement of a financial matter.

Five days later, Amoah’s charred remains were found dumped in a gutter at Abuom Junction near Kwabenya, close to the GBC Satellite area and opposite Comet Estate in Accra.

Despite the severe burns, family members later identified the body at the Police Hospital mortuary.

Bright Aweh was arrested on July 10, 2025, by the Accra Regional Police Command and has since been placed before the court as investigations continue.

However, the case has seen multiple adjournments, slowing progress and heightening tension around the trial.

The repeated delays have sparked concern and frustration among the family of the late immigration officer, who say the drawn-out process has deepened their pain.

On December 3, 2025, the family publicly reiterated its determination to pursue justice, stressing that it remains committed to seeing the case through, regardless of how long it takes.

As proceedings continue, the case remains under close public scrutiny, with growing calls for swift justice in the brutal killing of the immigration officer.