The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has arrested fake revenue collectors operating illegal road blocks and collecting unauthorized fees in the state.
In a statement by the public relations officer, Muhammed Mukhtar, KGIRS officials laid ambush on the streets in Ofu local government of Kogi state and successfully apprehended the suspects.
KGIRS apprehended one 28-year-old Daniel Sunday in Ejule, Ofu local government area.
Sunday claimed he was employed by one Mr. Hamza Musa to collect fees and issue receipts to vehicles, and he had been operating for four months.
Also, one Paul Okpanachi, who admitted to operating a road block in Ajegwu, in same Ofu local government area of the state, was arrested where he collected Environmental and Forestry fees from vehicles.
Okpanachi further revealed that he charged ₦1,000 per vehicle and had been doing so for two months, earning ₦5,000 daily.
Also, one 32-year old Jafaru Husseini was also apprehended along Ajaokuta road who claimed to be engaged to collect what he termed “federal haulage”.
The Executive Chairman of Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS), Dr. Sule Salihu Enehe, vowed that the Service will continue its efforts to eradicate illegal roadblocks and ensure free movement of people and goods in Kogi state.
He further advised the general public to report any instances of unauthorised roadblocks or fees collection to the relevant authorities.
