Bright Aweh: Suspect in Immigration Officer's Killing Allegedly Faces Divorce Amid Legal Woes
- Bright Aweh, the suspect in the killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, is allegedly facing divorce after his wife found out that he lied to her
- According to the Crime Check Foundation, Bright had been parading himself as an employee of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, which he was not
- In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a security expert gave insights on how this kind of tragedy can be averted
Crime Check Foundation, an NGO that deals with the welfare of prisoners, has alleged that the wife of Bright Aweh, the suspect in the killing of the missing immigration officer, is contemplating divorce.
This came to light during their recent discussion on the matter, which is in court and pending judgment.
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Bright Aweh was recently arrested in connection with the gruesome killing of Stephen King Amoah.
Sources claim Bright's woes have increased since his wife threatened divorce after finding out the truth about his occupation.
Aweh, who was taken into custody earlier this month, has been named as the prime suspect in the murder of the officer, whose charred remains were discovered days after he went missing.
According to investigators, Aweh was the last known person to have met the officer before his sudden disappearance.
Authorities later located the officer’s body, which had been severely burned in what appears to be an attempt to destroy evidence.
Compounding Aweh's legal troubles is reported deception within his personal life. It is alleged that he falsely claimed to be employed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a lie that eventually came to light.
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According to the Crime Check Foundation, this revelation deeply infuriated his wife, who has since been contemplating divorce.
The strain on the marriage has reportedly worsened since Aweh’s arrest, and insiders suggest that separation may be imminent.
Crime Check Foundation, however, indicated that relatives of the couple are managing the case to ensure that his wife does not leave the marriage.
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Meanwhile, Bright is in custody and court proceedings are still underway.
Bright Aweh makes a court appearance
Bright Aweh made his first court appearance at the Kwabenya Circuit Court on July 23 in Accra.
One Yaw Appiah, who also shared updates from the court, disclosed that the case has been transferred to the High Court.
Security expert calls for more CCTV Cameras
Security analyst Mohammed Tagna, in a comment to YEN.com.gh, offered expert advice on the issue as part of efforts to help Ghanaians avoid falling prey to such tragic incidents.
He advocated for the installation of effective CCTV cameras in all parts of the country, explaining that the availability of more security cameras would aid in monitoring and surveillance.
"I think there are many ways to put this trend in check. Apart from beefing up security, CCTV cameras, which are working efficiently and are always monitored, should be installed almost everywhere. I believe this can help track and monitor the activities of unscrupulous persons who engage in kidnapping and other criminal activities," he told YEN.com.gh
Watch the video of Crime Check Foundation staff speaking on Bright Aweh's alleged pending divorce:
Outrage as Bright Aweh's wife contemplates divorce
Netizens who saw the video of the Crime Check Foundation team discussing Stephen's marital woes expressed mixed reactions. While some were upset, others urged fellow TikTokers to live within their means.
@Pius Sam wrote:
"It's not all that glitters that is gold. Ladies should listen and learn from this.
@Kakape wrote:
"I don't understand why people can't simply live within their means😩"
@Yaw Kumi wrote:
"Some people don't want to work but want to live a good life, hhhhhmm."
Officer mysteriously goes missing after meeting a friend
The family of Stephen King Amoah, an officer with the Ghana Immigration Service, lived through anguish after he mysteriously went missing on the evening of Thursday, July 3, 2025.
According to distraught relatives, Stephen left home that evening after receiving a phone call from a close friend who allegedly owed him GH¢200,000.
The friend reportedly invited him to meet at Ashongman Estates, claiming he was ready to settle the debt. Stephen informed his wife of the meeting before leaving home, but that was the last time anyone saw or heard from him in person. He was later found dead, with his body burned.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
