Seven Ghanaian fishermen who were reported missing on October 18, 2026, have been rescued in the territorial waters of Benin, the Western Regional Marine Police Command has announced.
According to a press release issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the fishermen were rescued by local fishers at about 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
The rescued fishermen have been identified as Kofi Emmanuel, 32; Uncle Amoah, 45; Kwamena Nkum, 29; Kofi Aboagye, 36; Doboa, 35; Agya Badu, 42; and Kwamena Akyem, 40.
The Western Regional Marine Police Command said efforts were underway to facilitate their safe return to Ghana.
It noted that coordination was ongoing among the Marine Police Command, the Ghana Navy and their counterparts in Benin and Togo to ensure the fishermen’s safe repatriation.
The Command assured the public that further updates would be communicated as more information became available.
The statement was signed by Chief Superintendent of Police Olivia Et Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Regional Police Command.
The circumstances that led to the fishermen going missing have not yet been disclosed.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
