The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched a search and rescue operation at sea following an attack on fishing vessels off the coast of Senya Bereku in the Central Region.
In a press release from the Department of Public Relations at General Headquarters, Burma Camp, the military said the Ghana Navy, supported by the Ghana Air Force, began the operation at dawn, approximately 35 nautical miles offshore.
The deployment was prompted by reports of an attack on fishing boats operating in the area.
The statement, signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, confirmed that personnel are actively working to locate and assist the affected fishermen.
“The operation is ongoing, and authorities have urged the public to remain calm as efforts continue. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” the statement added.
The attack occurred on Wednesday, February 25, during a night fishing expedition. Armed men reportedly fired warning shots, held the fishermen at gunpoint, and stole seven outboard motors, generators, and other valuables.
The incident left more than 50 fishermen stranded in the waters off the Awutu Senya District in the Central Region.
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