Shatta Wale’s Fans Flood EOCO Head Office, Police Offload Extra Barricades to Control the Crowd
- Celebrated dancehall musician Shatta Wale was detained at the EOCO head office after voluntarily appearing for interrogation on August 20, 2025
- In a video taken on August 21, 2025, the police set up barricades as his fans learnt that he was still being detained by the agency
- Many people pleaded for Shatta Wale's release, while others talked about how vigilant the police were on the grounds
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Personnel of the Ghana Police Service were spotted offloading a truckload of barricades to be mounted in front of the gates of the Economic and Organised Crime (EOCO) head office in Accra.
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Police set up more barricades
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, fans of Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale gathered in large numbers outside the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra, demanding his release.
In response to the swelling crowd, the Ghana Police Service deployed additional personnel and offloaded a truckload of barricades to control the situation.
The fans were rallying in support of Shatta Wale, who had voluntarily reported to EOCO for questioning regarding his seized Lamborghini Urus.
The police's actions aimed to maintain order and ensure public safety amid the growing tensions.
Reactions to the police's actions
Many people tlaked about how tough being a police officer was after watching the trending video of the officers offloading barricades to be set up.
The reactions of social media users to the trending video from the EOCO head office are below:
Baba Shewu Maikano said:
"Heeeerrr, your work hard oo😒but in all we pray for his release so help us Lord👏🏻."
Micky Anim said:
"The law is the law. Period."
Nharnah Yhaw Krundy said:
"It’s good that the fans didn’t go there to fight but to protest."
Bra Kojo said:
"The people offloading the barricades are BHIM fans oo 😂LOL."
Wakasu Puomba said:
"Like they are not ready to free him now oo eii."
Obeney Mensah Cephas said:
"The street is thirsty without our Boss 😭."
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Shatta Wale speaks after release from EOCO
YEN.com.gh reported that dancehall musician Shatta Wale broke his silence following his release from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
The artiste was detained on August 20, 2025, as part of ongoing investigations into his 2019 Lamborghini Urus. After hours of interrogation, he was granted bail initially set at GH₵10 million with two sureties, but the figure was later reduced to GH₵5 million.
In his first statement after regaining his freedom, Shatta Wale acknowledged the experience had been a wake-up call. “I’ve learnt my lesson,” he said, addressing EOCO boss Raymond Archer and assuring fans of his commitment to moving forward.
Source: YEN.com.gh
