Seven Ghanaian fishermen who were reported missing at sea on 18th October 2026 have been rescued alive in Benin territorial waters, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed.
The rescued crew members 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.
They were saved on 21st October 2026 at approximately 22:00 hours by local fishermen operating within Beninese waters.
In a official statement issued on 22nd October 2026, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit for the Western Regional Police Command, Chief Superintendent Olivia Et Adiku, confirmed the safe recovery of the men.
“The Western Regional Marine Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Seven (7) fishermen who were reported missing on 18th October 2026 have been rescued,” the statement read.
The police command detailed that a multi-agency international effort is currently underway to ensure the crew’s safe return home.
“Coordination is ongoing between the Marine Police Command, Ghana Navy and their counterparts in Benin and Togo to facilitate their safe repatriation to Ghana,” Chief Superintendent Adiku stated.
Authorities added that further updates on the repatriation process will be communicated in due course.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana