The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in illegal tax collection and extortion across the state, vowing to prosecute offenders in accordance with the law.
According to The PUNCH, the Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Alhaji Sule Enehe, declared that the agency would not relent in its efforts to sanitize the state’s revenue system and boost Internally Generated Revenue through lawful means.
“We are aware that some individuals continue to operate illegally under the guise of transport unions, collecting money from motorcycle and tricycle operators at various junctions such as Adankolo, Suya Junction, the First 200 Housing Unit, and the Old Market,” Enehe said.
“These actions are not only illegal but also pose a serious threat to the peace and security of the state. We will not hesitate to clamp down on those behind these activities. They must either abandon this unlawful trade or face the full consequences,” he added.
Enehe reiterated that KGIRS is the only body legally empowered to collect revenue on behalf of the state. He called on illegal tax collectors to “change profession,” warning that the state would show no leniency to offenders.
“The law is clear—no union or group is authorized to collect government revenue. We urge security agencies to support our crackdown to restore order and protect citizens from exploitation,” he stressed.
He also spoke on the forthcoming implementation of the Kogi Land Use Charge Law, which he said is part of broader reforms aimed at enhancing service delivery and infrastructure development across the state.
“When fully rolled out, the Land Use Charge will support smarter planning, improve public services, and create new job opportunities for our people,” Enehe noted.
He concluded by assuring that the new reforms would promote transparency, eliminate leakages, and ensure that all citizens contribute fairly to Kogi’s economic development.
