The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that it has received the DNA analysis report in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, popularly known as “Otumfuo Nana,” while awaiting the final autopsy report to complete its case against the suspects.
The latest development was disclosed in court as prosecutors provided an update on the status of investigations into the high-profile murder case that has gripped the nation since the officer’s disappearance and subsequent death in July 2025.
Presenting the facts before the court, police prosecutors indicated that although significant progress had been made, investigators were still waiting for the final autopsy findings, which are expected to provide crucial forensic evidence regarding the exact cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the killing.
The prosecution maintained that the pending report remains an important component of the case docket.
The deceased officer was reported missing after leaving his residence at Ashongman Estates on July 3, 2025, to meet Bright Aweh, the prime suspect in the case.
According to police investigations, the meeting was arranged following a WhatsApp exchange involving images of bundles of cash allegedly linked to a financial transaction between the two men.
Police earlier disclosed that Bright Aweh had given conflicting accounts regarding the circumstances leading to the officer’s disappearance.
In a statement, the Greater Accra Regional Police Command noted that the suspect claimed he had handed over GH¢500,000 to the deceased to settle a debt and retain the remaining amount.
However, investigators said he failed to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the source of the money and other aspects of his account, raising further suspicion.
The investigation took a dramatic turn when forensic examinations conducted at the suspect’s residence allegedly revealed several incriminating discoveries.
Addressing a press conference, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Lydia Yaako Donkor, said,
“A forensic inspection revealed blood stains in the living room and evidence of attempted cleanup, freshly sprayed walls, and an empty can of spray paint.”
She further disclosed, “A search of a secondary crime scene near the GBC satellite area also uncovered a burnt wooden carpet stained with blood and partially burnt camouflage fabric.
These items were photographed, retrieved, and processed for forensic analysis.”
COP Donkor also revealed that forensic experts were conducting DNA analysis on key exhibits retrieved during investigations.
“A bloodied fufu pestle wrapped in polythene was discovered in a bush just 100 meters from the residence of the key suspect,” She said.
She noted that investigators suspected the object could have been used in the killing and that DNA testing was necessary to establish its evidential value.
The police subsequently upgraded the charges against Aweh from kidnapping to murder after forensic examinations allegedly confirmed that blood samples recovered from his residence and vehicle were human blood.
Explaining the decision, COP Donkor stated that investigators found evidence suggesting efforts had been made to clean up the crime scene, including freshly painted walls and replacement carpets.
Meanwhile, court proceedings have heard that police have completed substantial portions of the investigation and have already forwarded a duplicate docket to the Office of the Attorney-General for advice.
Prosecutors informed the court that the case would continue to rely heavily on forensic evidence, including the DNA report already received and the pending autopsy report.
The suspects, Bright Aweh and Thomas Zigah, remain in custody facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder and murder. Their pleas have been reserved while the legal process continues.
Relatives of the late Immigration officer have repeatedly attended court proceedings, expressing hope that the forensic findings will help secure justice for their deceased family member.
The family has continued to call for a swift prosecution of all persons found culpable in the killing.
With the DNA report now in the hands of investigators and the final autopsy findings expected soon, the case appears to be entering a critical stage as authorities work towards concluding investigations and preparing for trial.
