- The family of Stephen King Amoah, the Ghana Immigration Service officer murdered in July, says funeral plans remain on hold due to missing body parts.
- The revelation has deepened their grief and sparked calls for transparency from investigators.
- The Adabraka District Court has adjourned the case to October 9, as prosecutors request more time to advance investigations.
The family of Stephen King Amoah, the immigration officer whose charred body was discovered in July, says they cannot proceed with his burial until all missing body parts are recovered. Preliminary checks during funeral preparations revealed that portions of his remains—including his arms and legs—were unaccounted for.
The revelation has intensified the family’s grief and triggered spiritual protests at the court premises, where relatives invoked curses on the suspects and demanded full accountability. The rituals, rooted in Akan tradition, were aimed at compelling truth and justice from those allegedly involved.
At the September 4 hearing, prosecutors informed the Adabraka District Court that the Ghana Police Service required more time and specialised equipment to continue investigations. A court order has been secured to facilitate the process, and the suspects—Bright Aweh and Thomas Ziggah—remain in custody.
Defence counsel raised concerns about the suspects’ detention conditions, arguing that their families should be informed of their whereabouts to allow visitation. He also appealed to the bereaved family to remain calm and allow due process to unfold.
Stephen King Amoah, 38, was reported missing on July 3 after leaving home to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate. His body was found six days later at Abuom Junction, near Kwabenya, sparking a manhunt and a high-profile investigation. Police later uncovered a blood-stained fufu pestle and camouflage fabric at the residence of one of the suspects, leading to murder charges.
The case has since taken a spiritual and emotional turn, with the family demanding the return of all missing body parts before they can lay their loved one to rest. The next court hearing is scheduled for October 9.
