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Edo govt threatens unlicensed revenue collectors
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Paul Dada
Date
18th November, 2024
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"These miscreants, their sponsors and agents are warned not to test the iron will of this government and its determination to secure the lives and property of the good people of Edo State," he added.
By Jethro Ibileke
The Edo State Government has threatened to deal with touts and unlicensed agents who purportedly collect revenues on its behalf.
The government issued the warning in a statement on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor.
The statement noted that the suspension of non commissioned officials still remained in place.
“The attention of Edo State Government has been drawn to the continuous collection of revenue across the State by unlicensed agents and touts who do not have the authority of government to do so.
“While the suspension of all non-commissioned officials in the collection of revenue remains in place, henceforth only statutory and licensed revenue collectors are mandated to operate and collect revenue on behalf of government, especially in motor parks and other spheres of commercial activities,” Ikhilor said.
He urged members of the public to report any unlicensed agent to the police, adding that the Government will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute those found wanting in this regard.
“These miscreants, their sponsors and agents are warned not to test the iron will of this government and its determination to secure the lives and property of the good people of Edo State,” he added.
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