Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the indefinite suspension of all revenue collection activities in the state, particularly in motor parks and other areas, effective immediately.
The governor also instructed the state Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone caught violating the directive by collecting revenues on behalf of the state government.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo emphasized that the suspension would remain in place until further notice.
He stated that he would soon review the situation and make a decision on the future of the revenue collection process.
“The collection of revenues has been suspended indefinitely. Anyone found collecting revenue on behalf of the state government will face arrest,” the governor said.
He further warned that no individual or group is authorized to collect any form of revenue on behalf of the state until the matter is fully addressed.
