'I did not kill my friend' – prime suspect speaks as court adjourns immigration officer murder trial

Bright Aweh, the prime suspect in the murder of an immigration officer, has denied any involvement in the killing, insisting on his innocence as he remains in police custody.

“I did not kill my friend. I am not a murderer. I will pass through it and justice will be served,” Aweh said, speaking publicly for the first time while being escorted into a police vehicle after proceedings at the Adabraka District Court.

Relatives of the deceased have, however, maintained that they possess sufficient evidence linking Aweh to the murder of Stephen King Amoah and said they would pursue justice through lawful means.

Aweh, also known as Highest Bright, is standing trial alongside Thomas Zigah for their alleged roles in the killing of Amoah, an immigration officer who was found dead at Ashongman in Accra.

When the case was called before the court, presided over by Nana Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo, the prosecution said police were still awaiting advice from the Attorney-General’s Office before proceeding further.

Chief Inspector Apeweh Achana told the court that a duplicate docket had been forwarded to the Attorney-General’s Office on November 12, 2025, and assured the court that follow-up efforts were ongoing.

He therefore prayed for an adjournment, which was granted, with the case scheduled to resume on February 3, 2026.

Aweh and Zigah have been charged with conspiracy to murder and murder. The court has not yet taken their pleas, and both accused persons have been remanded into lawful custody.

Amoah reportedly went missing on July 3, 2025, after leaving home to meet Aweh at Ashongman Estate. His body was later discovered in a drain near Abom Junction.

Police investigations linked the meeting to an alleged financial dispute between the two men, following a WhatsApp exchange that reportedly included images of cash.

Investigators said Aweh claimed he had given Amoah GH¢500,000 to settle a debt and return the balance, but inconsistencies in his account led to his arrest.

A subsequent search of Aweh’s residence uncovered items including a camouflage outfit with bloodstains and a fufu pestle wrapped in polythene, resulting in his re-arrest.

A charge of kidnapping initially preferred against Aweh was later dropped, and he has since been held in connection with the murder.

Further investigations led to the arrest of Zigah, while police say they are still on the lookout for a third suspect.