Seven Missing Fishermen Rescued in Benin Territorial Waters

Seven 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 confirmed.

According to a statement issued by the Command, the fishermen were rescued by local fishermen on Wednesday, October 21, at about 10:00 p.m. 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 Marine Police Command said coordination was ongoing between the Marine Police, the Ghana Navy, and their counterparts in Benin and Togo to facilitate the fishermen’s safe return to Ghana. The Command assured the public that further updates would be communicated as efforts to bring the fishermen home continue.

The statement was signed by Chief Superintendent of Police Olivia Et Adiku, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Region.