The Western Regional Marine Police Command has announced the rescue of seven fishermen who were reported missing on October 18, 2026.
In a statement released on Thursday, October 22, the Command said the fishermen were rescued on Wednesday, October 21, at about 10:00 pm in Benin territorial waters by local fishermen.
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.
According to the Police, coordination is ongoing between the Marine Police Command, the Ghana Navy and their counterparts in Benin and Togo to facilitate the safe repatriation of the fishermen to Ghana.
The Command has assured the public that further updates will be communicated.
Source: Abigail Ekua Arhin
