Edo state goverment has charged security agents to go after unlicensed revenue collectors and bring them to justice.
The Secretary to State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor gave the charge at a media briefing in Benin City on Tuesday.
Ikhilor said: “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.
“The 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.
Also, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie said revenue collection is a matter of law.
He stated that the government was set out to follow the law and defend the right of the people of Edo state.
According to him, “Anyone who is not licensed by Edo Revenue Service and is collecting revenue will be running foul of the law.
“We are committed to working for Edo people within the ambit of the law.”