A photo of the irate family members of the late immigration officer
Tensions heightened outside the Adabraka District Court in Accra after proceedings in the case involving the alleged killing of immigration officer Stephen King Amoah were adjourned on Friday, August 22, 2025.
The second accused, Thomas Zigah, appeared before the court.
During proceedings, his counsel requested that the court allow Zigah to seek medical attention at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital instead of the Police Hospital, arguing that his client’s condition had deteriorated while in custody at the Railway Police Station.
The lawyer claimed the suspect had red eyes and required urgent care at an independent medical facility.
The prosecution opposed the request, noting that Zigah had already been taken to the Police Hospital twice, where he was treated and discharged.
The court ruled that if the suspect was still experiencing health challenges, a formal application would need to be filed to request a change of hospital.
Defence counsel also sought a one-week adjournment, suggesting that since the prosecution planned to take the accused to the hospital for a third time, a medical report should be provided as evidence.
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The prosecution objected, citing that investigations had extended beyond Accra, requiring investigators to travel, making it impossible to conclude inquiries within a week.
As the proceedings concluded, relatives of the slain officer were reportedly present outside the court, visibly agitated over the adjournment and the ongoing trial.
In a video shared on the X page of Citi FM, some relatives could be heard hurling insults on the suspects while police officers escorted the two into a waiting vehicle.
One could be heard saying, “Bright, you have seen anything yet, we will meet in court again.”
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The partially burnt body of the 38-year-old immigration officer was found in a gutter at Abuom Junction, near Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region.
The prime suspect, Bright Aweh, believed to have been the last person seen with the deceased officer.
Watch the video below:
“We won’t forgive you… we shall meet again!”
Raw emotions erupted as grieving families of the slain immigration officer confront the two suspects while police escorted them from court.#CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/kK78CYmbjn
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