By Vivian Amoah
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, the fishermen were rescued by local fishermen at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21.
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 said coordination was ongoing between the Marine Police Command, the Ghana Navy and their counterparts in Benin and Togo to ensure the fishermen’s safe repatriation.
The command gave the assurance that further updates would be communicated as more information becomes available.
The statement was signed by Chief Superintendent of Police Oli
