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THE Anambra State Government has banned revenue collection on the roads by gangs of people demanding and collecting money from most travellers in the cities and towns, especially Onitsha, Obosi, Nnewi, Amasea, Ogidi, Nkpor, etc., The illicit revenue collectors which are increasingly becoming a menace in the State, pretend to be agents of the State government, according to a press statement by C.Don Adinuba, commissioner of information and public enlightenment.
“Their illegal, violent, and brazen activities have resulted in serious security breaches and harassment of law-abiding citizens. None of the revenues so collected has ever been paid to the Government or any of its agencies,” Adinuba said.
“Consequently, with immediate effect, the Anambra State Government has decided to ban all forms of road revenue collection. No person should pay to anyone on the road claiming to be a state revenue agent or official. People should resist such intimidation and extortion! In fact, any person who purports to be a revenue officer or agent and demands payment on any of the roads in the state should be reported immediately to the nearest law enforcement officer. The name and, where possible, the address of such a person should be provided quickly to the authorities. Pictures of such a person, which are easy to capture in these days of smart phones, should be provided, too.
“All law enforcement agencies in the state, including the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) are directed to ensure the strict implementation of the decision on the ban on revenue collection on all the roads in the state. All market and transport union leaders are directed to take this order very seriously and work in collaboration with government officials to provide security, joy and happiness to our people,” he said.
According to him, “Anambra State is governed by law and order, and the Governor Willie Obiano administration will not brook any attempt by gangs of lawless and self-serving elements to make life miserable for Ndi Anambra, especially in this Christmas Season. Be seriously warned!”
– Dec. 7, 2020 @ 18:11 |GMT |
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