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Presidential Order 001: Police Crackdown On Illegal Revenue Collectors On Highways

….. Arrest 20 Suspects around Enugu, Abakaliki, and Ebonyi Axis

Several suspects in multiple taxation and unauthorised revenue collection along the Enugu, Abakaliki, and Ebonyi axis have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force in a decisive move to support the Federal government’s policy on ease of doing business and combat economic sabotage and illegal taxation.

According to a press release on Wednesday, 28th August 2024 signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that 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.

“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 custody at Ebonyi Command will soon appear in court, Adejobi said.

Adejobi further said that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun 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 businessmen 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 taxation on the highways to promote economic development in Nigeria.

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