Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has suspended the collection of all revenues in Edo, including those motor parks and others until further notice.
The suspension was announced via a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Hon. Fred Itua.
Itua disclosed that Okpebholo also instructed the state commissioner of police to arrest anyone who flouts the order.
The governor added that he would review the issues surrounding the collections and make a decision on the way forward.
“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,” part of the statement reads.