Seven Missing Fishermen Rescued In Benin Waters - Police Confirms

The Western Regional Marine Police Command has confirmed the rescue of the seven fishermen who were reported missing on 18th October 2026.

According to a press release issued on 22nd October 2026 and signed by Chief Superintendent of Police, Olivia Et Adiku, Head of Public Affairs Unit/Western Region, the fishermen were rescued on 21st October 2026 at around 2200 hours in Benin territorial waters by local fishermen.

The rescued fishermen have been identified as:

- Kofi Emmanuel, 32 years

- Uncle Amoah, 45 years

- Kwamena Nkum, 29 years

- Kofi Aboagye, 36 years

- Doboa, 35 years

- Agya Badu, 42 years

- Kwamena Akyem, 40 years

The Police say coordination is ongoing between the Marine Police Command, the Ghana Navy and their counterparts in Benin and Togo to facilitate their safe repatriation to Ghana.