Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly referred to as Shatta Wale, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service.
The 37-year-old’s arrest was announced on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, via the social media handles of the police service.
The arrest comes 24-hours after a piece of viral news was circulated to the effect that he (Shatta Wale) had been shot by unknown gunmen, which news turned out to be a hoax.
Police had earlier arrested two persons in connection with the news which they said had the intent of spreading fear and panic.
In the said release, the police said they were also seeking for Shatta Wale and one Deportee for their alleged knowledge of the viral piece of news.
“Shatta Wale and one other person popularly referred to as ‘Deportee’ are currently being pursued for their possible involvement and knowledge of the circulation of false information with the intention to cause fear and panic,” the statement read.
The two persons arrested initially were Kojo Owusu Koranteng, also known as Nana Dope and Eric Venator, alias Gangee.
Police statement on arrest
Police Have Arrested Charles Nii Armah Mensah Popularly Known as Shatta Wale
The Police have arrested Charles Nii Armah Mensah popularly known as Shatta Wale.
After we publicly declared him and one other person wanted, the suspect, Shatta Wale, turned himself in today Tuesday 19th October, 2021, at 8.59pm.
He has been arrested to assist the Police in investigations for his alleged involvement in the creation and circulation of information intended to cause fear and panic.
As stated in previous statements, the public is advised to desist from publishing false information, capable of disturbing the peace of the country or risk being arrested and prosecuted.
Source: ghanaweb
