The Ghana Armed Forces has commenced a search and rescue operation at sea following an attack on fishing vessels off the coast of the Central Region.
According to a press release issued by the Department of Public Relations at General Headquarters, Burma Camp, Accra, the operation is being led by the Ghana Navy with support from the Ghana Air Force.
The statement said the operation began at dawn, approximately 35 nautical miles off the coast of Senya Bereku in the Central Region. It follows what the Armed Forces described as an attack on some fishing vessels within the general area.
“The operation is ongoing and the Ghana Armed Forces appeals to all to remain calm. Further details to be communicated,” the release stated.
The statement was signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin of the Ghana Navy, Acting Director General of Public Relations.
The Armed Forces have indicated that more information will be provided as the search and rescue mission progresses.
