Ghanian dancehall star, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has been arrested by the police for raising a false alarm about being shot.

The popular artiste who made the hit song Already with Beyonce, was declared wanted by the police alongside one other person.

He turned himself in on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 8.59pm.

Photos of him in handcuffs have now gone viral.

The police also said it has arrested two other persons connected to the artiste in this “fake shooting incident”.

The two others arrested are Kojo Owusu Koranteng and Eric Venator, according to the police they circulated the false information with regards to Shatta Wale being shot and the media also carried the story.

The police said the act by these two men caused fear and panic.

Shatta Wale embarked on what has now been confirmed as a prank on Monday, October 18.