As part of the move to achieve ease of doing business and to tackle economic sabotage and illegal taxation in the country, the Police have arrested about twenty suspects involved in unauthorized revenue collection and multiple taxation along the Enugu and Ebonyi axis.
A release endorsed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi says 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.
According to the release, additional arrests were made, including 5 suspects at Abumeje, Ogoja, and the last suspect at the Onuakpu area of Ebonyi, pointing out that the 5 suspects have been charged to court for economic sabotage and illegal and multiple taxation on highways.
It further assures that other suspect s who are in the custody of Ebonyi Command will soon appear in court.
The release also pledged determination of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun 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.
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 and it is a serious effort to execute the Presidential Order 001.
