The late Stephen King Amoah was an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service
The family of the slain immigration officer, Stephen King Amoah, say they cannot proceed with his burial until his remains are complete.
In an interview with JoyNews after the hearing on Thursday, September 4, 2025, a relative of the deceased revealed that preliminary checks during preparations for the burial showed portions of the late officer’s body were missing.
“We cannot lay him to rest like this. We need his full remains,” the family member said, calling on investigators and the suspects to provide clarity and release any outstanding parts to the family”, he remarked.
According to the family, the situation has deepened their grief and stalled funeral arrangements.
They are urging authorities to provide a swift and transparent explanation to enable a dignified burial.
Meanwhile, the Adabraka District Court has adjourned the case to October 9, 2025.
At the hearing on Thursday, September 4, 2025, prosecutors told the court that the Ghana Police Service needed more time and specialised gadgets to advance investigations.
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They confirmed that a court order had been secured to facilitate the process and prayed that the suspects, Bright Aweh and Thomas Ziggah, remain in custody.
Counsel for the suspects, Gordon Aboagye, however, raised concerns over the conditions under which they are being held.
He argued that, in line with democratic principles, families of the suspects should be aware of their location to enable visitation.
He further appealed to the bereaved family to remain calm and allow the law to take its course, while commiserating with them for their loss.
The court also urged the family of the late officer to remain respectful and patient, assuring them that justice would take its full course.
Stephen King Amoah, 38, was reported 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 and an intensive police investigation.
JKB
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