Three Chinese nationals are missing and feared kidnapped following a suspected pirate attack on a Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel on Thursday.
According to a statement from the Ghanaian navy on Saturday, seven armed assailants boarded the vessel, MENGXIN 1, and fired warning shots shortly before 6 p.m. local time. The attackers remained on board for approximately three hours while some crew members took cover in hiding.
After the suspected pirates departed, the crew emerged to find that the ship’s captain, chief mate, and chief engineer were missing.
The vessel has since docked at Tema Fishing Harbour as investigations into the incident continue. The Ghanaian navy has classified the event as a “suspected pirate attack.”
The Chinese embassy in Accra has not issued a statement regarding the incident.
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