Seven missing Ghanaian fishers rescued in Benin waters

By Mildred Siabi-Mensah, GNA 

Takoradi, Oct. 22, GNA – The Seven Ghanaian fishermen who went missing on October 18, 2026, have been rescued in the territorial waters of Benin, the Western Regional Marine Police Command has announced.  

The fishermen were rescued by local fishermen at about 2200 hours on Wednesday, October 21, according to a press release issued by the Western Regional Police Command on Thursday.  

The statement mentioned Kofi Emmanuel, 32, Uncle Amoah, 45; Kwamena Nkum, 29, Kofi Aboagye, 36, Doboa 35, Agya Badu 42, and Kwamena Akyem, 40 as the rescued fishermen.  

 The Marine Police Command is currently coordinating with the Ghana Navy and their counterparts in Benin and Togo to facilitate the safe repatriation of the fishermen to Ghana.  

The Police said further updates would be communicated to the public as necessary.  

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Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga/Linda Asante Agyei  

Reporter:  Mildred Siabi-Mensah 
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