Seven fishermen who were reported missing off Ghana’s coast have been rescued in Benin’s territorial waters, according to the Western Regional Police Command.
The police said the fishermen, who were reported missing on October 18, were rescued by local fishermen on Wednesday, October 21, at about 10 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 Western Regional Marine Police Command said coordination was ongoing with the Ghana Navy and their counterparts in Benin and Togo to facilitate the fishermen’s safe repatriation to Ghana.
The police said further updates would be communicated as developments emerge.
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