The family of slain immigration officer, Stephen King Amoah, is demanding answers from authorities over what they allege are missing body parts, two months after his death. The development has stalled funeral arrangements, with relatives insisting they cannot proceed with the burial until the remains are complete.
On Thursday, September 4, family members gathered at the Adabraka District Court as the case against the two accused persons resumed. Speaking to JoyNews, a relative of the deceased revealed that during preparations for burial, preliminary checks indicated portions of the officer’s body were unaccounted for.
“We cannot lay him to rest like this. We need his full remains,” the family member said, urging investigators to provide clarity and release any outstanding parts to enable a dignified burial.
According to the family, the situation has compounded their grief and they are calling for swift and transparent action from authorities.
During the hearing, prosecutors informed the court that the Ghana Police Service required additional time and specialised gadgets to advance their investigations. They confirmed that a court order had been secured to aid the process and prayed that the two suspects, Bright Aweh and Thomas Ziggah, remain in custody.
Defence counsel, Gordon Aboagye, expressed concern about the conditions under which the suspects were being held, stressing that their families should be informed of their whereabouts in line with democratic principles. He also appealed to the bereaved family to remain calm and allow justice to run its course, while extending his condolences to them.
The presiding judge urged the late officer’s family to remain patient and respectful as the legal process unfolds, assuring them that justice would not be compromised. The case was adjourned to October 9, 2025.
Stephen King Amoah, 38, was declared missing 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 that led to the arrest of the suspects.
