KGIRS Targets Illegal Highway Revenue Collection in Kogi

The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has launched a clampdown on illegal highway revenue collection across Kogi State. Dr.

Salihu Sule Eneh, the Executive Chairman of KGIRS, issued a warning on Sunday in Lokoja, stating that offenders will face arrest and prosecution under Nigeria's new tax law, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. This law prohibits unauthorized revenue collection on highways, which Dr.

Eneh described as detrimental to economic growth. He stressed that individuals and groups setting up illegal roadblocks to collect taxes without legal authorization will be treated as criminals and economic saboteurs.

The state government will no longer tolerate activities that disrupt the free movement of goods and services or undermine the nation's tax administration system. Eneh reiterated that anyone violating the new tax regime will be prosecuted.

The new tax framework aims to eliminate multiple taxation, improve the ease of doing business, and create a transparent revenue collection process. He also announced the abolition of haulage fees collected on highways under the new tax framework.