Missing Immigration Officer: What Happened Between Stephen King Amoah and Friend Before His Demise?
- A relative of Stephen King Amoah, the Immigration Officer who was found dead after he went missing, has spoken
- In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, the young man disclosed how Stephen's friend allegedly deceived him into collecting money from others and handing it over to him
- Following Stephen's demise, the suspect has been arrested and dragged to a court in Kwabenya
A relative of the late Stephen King Amoah, a Ghana Immigration Officer who recently went missing, has shared disturbing details surrounding his disappearance and demise.
In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, Stephen's nephew recounted the events leading up to his tragic fate, pointing to an alleged financial dispute with a man named Bright Aweh.
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Who was Stephen before his demise?
Stephen King Amoah, affectionately called Otumfour Nana, was a dedicated Ghana Immigration Officer who had been enlisted in 2013. He was 38 years old when he passed away.
A resident of Gye Nyame House, Kwabenya, Stephen was married with two children. His wife lived abroad, so he shared his home with his nephew, who was completing national service.
Stephen had a strong connection to his Ashanti roots, earning his nickname due to his admiration for the Ashanti King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
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What was Stephen's relationship with Bright?
Stephen and Bright were good friends, having known each other from their shared love of the Kotoko football club.
In January 2025, after the NDC government took office, Bright allegedly approached Stephen with an offer to help people find jobs, claiming many new opportunities would arise.
Bright ostensibly promised to assist in securing positions for those in need of work, leveraging his supposed connections within the NDC.
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Trusting Bright's promises, Stephen reportedly connected several people to him, collecting money from applicants in exchange for job placements.
However, no jobs materialised, and the frustrated job seekers began demanding refunds. Stephen, under mounting pressure, tried multiple times to get the funds back from Bright, but he failed to recover any of the money. Stephen even ended up being arrested as a result.
Stephen's final moments and his disappearance
On the evening of July 3, 2025, Stephen received a call from Bright, who told him to meet at Aggie’s Spot in Ashongman Estate to settle the outstanding debt of GH¢200,000.
Stephen, hopeful that the situation would finally be resolved, left his house at around 8:00 pm, telling his nephew he would be meeting Bright to collect the money.
Later, Stephen messaged a friend whose name was not immediately disclosed, saying the meeting location had changed, and he was now heading to Bright's home instead. That was the last anyone heard from him.
See the post of Stephen's friend announcing his disappearance:
At 8:59 pm, a strange message came from Stephen’s phone, stating: "He has given me all the money. GH¢500,000, He said I should keep GH¢300,000, he would come for it later."
This misspelt and odd message raised immediate concern. The next day, Stephen’s phone was off, and he hadn’t returned home.
Stephen's family and friends begin a search
Stephen’s nephew soon realised that his uncle had not returned, and after a call from Stephen’s wife claiming she had received the strange message, a frantic search began. The family contacted the police after finding no trace of Stephen.
The situation took an even darker turn when it was disclosed that two police officers had visited Stephen's house on the same evening.
They claimed to be investigating a GH¢500,000 transaction, though no official report had been filed. These officers were allegedly involved in covering for Bright, whose story about the night’s events kept changing.
Police arrest Bright over Stephen's disappearance
After 24 hours of uncertainty, the police arrested Bright. He appeared in court on July 6, where he was remanded in custody for further investigation.
On July 8, Stephen’s body was discovered, burnt beyond recognition, further complicating the already tragic case. His family is now seeking justice for Stephen.
Netizens mourn Stephen's passing
Netizens who saw news about Stephen's heartbreaking demise expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, with many expressing their condolences.
@Kwadwoobeng17 wrote:
"Herrr this is so so sad !! Justice must be served."
@TheAtiila wrote:
"I believe in the Police Service. They will handle this."
@_NanaCwesi_ wrote:
"Pure evil."
UCC Law student goes missing, family speaks
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a student of the University of Cape Coast left her loved ones worried after she went missing on campus.
A relative of the third-year student, in an interview with YEN.com.gh, confirmed that they still have no leads on her whereabouts.
Social media users who reacted to the sad development are hopeful that she will be found in good condition.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
