The trial of two men accused of murdering Immigration officer Steffen King Amoah took a tense turn as the presiding magistrate appealed for calm among the deceased officer’s grieving family.
At the Adabraka District Court, Magistrate Abena Asor Owusu Omenyo cautioned relatives not to let their emotions lead them to take the law into their own hands.
This followed a complaint by Gordon Aboagye, lawyer for one of the accused, about a near-assault by members of the victim’s family during a previous court appearance.
“It’s not easy at all. Nobody should downplay the pain you’re going through. But we don’t want you to get into trouble. The wheels of justice grind slowly. The attacks will not help. Let’s focus on justice,” the judge said in court.
She reminded the family that acts of aggression in or around the courtroom could lead to arrests, warning that any misconduct could land them in prison.
Defense lawyer Aboagye also requested that the prosecution grant him access to his clients, as he had not yet been informed of their location in custody.
The case stems from the murder of 38-year-old Amoah, who went missing on July 3 after leaving home to meet a friend.
His burned body was found days later near Kwabenya. Two suspects, Bright Aweh and Thomas Zigah, remain in custody as investigations continue.
