Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others, until further notice.
Governor Okpebholo has also ordered the State Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone who flouts the order.
The Governor said he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward.
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The statement issued by the chief press to the state governor, Fred Itua, said the directive has immediate effect.
“The collection of revenues in the State has been suspended indefinitely. Anyone seen collecting revenues on behalf of the State Government will be arrested.
“The Commissioner of Police is hereby ordered to arrest anyone who flouts the order and collects any kind of revenues on behalf of the State Government.
“The Governor will soon address the issues and concerns raised. He will issue new directives soon. Until then, no one is authorised to collect revenues on behalf of the State Government.”
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