CITIZENS COMPASS–The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 20 illegal revenue collectors on various highways to tackle economic sabotage and illegal tax collection across the country.
The arrest was also a decisive move to give a boost to the Federal Government policy on ease of doing business.
Among the suspects were those involved in unauthorized revenue collection and multiple taxations along the Enugu, Abakaliki, and Ebonyi axis.
Some unauthorised receipts were seized in the cause of the arrests.
The arrests mark a significant step towards eradicating illegal activities, promoting economic growth, and free flow of industrial and agricultural produce on highways across the country.
According to the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, he said, “The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force made the first breakthrough on 24/08/24, with the arrest of 14 suspects at the Abakaliki and Ebonyi boundary at 3 AM. Additional arrests were made, including 5 suspects at Abumeje, Ogoja, and the last suspect at the Onuakpu area of Ebonyi, while the 5 suspects have been charged to court for economic sabotage and illegal and multiple taxation on highways. Other suspects who are in the custody at Ebonyi Command will soon appear in court.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD., NPM., has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to dismantling all illegal revenue collection points, and illegal taxation, ensuring a safer and more secure environment for citizens most especially business and women in Nigeria.
“This operation remains a good start for the police to escalate and enforce the Presidential order on ease of doing business and the fight against illegal roadblocks, revenue collection and multiple taxations on the highways to promoting economic development in Nigeria.”
