The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has warned individuals and groups against engaging in illegal tax and revenue collection on highways, stressing that such activities violate Nigeria’s new tax law and will no longer be tolerated.
Speaking in Lokoja, the Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Dr. Salihu Enehe, said the warning follows the implementation of the country’s new tax regime, which came into effect on January 1, 2026. According to him, the law prohibits unauthorised revenue collection on highways and aims to eliminate multiple taxation and harassment of motorists.
Enehe explained that only authorised government agencies are empowered to collect taxes and levies, warning that anyone found operating illegal checkpoints or extorting money from road users in the name of tax collection would face arrest and prosecution.
The revenue agency also announced a statewide clampdown on illegal revenue collectors, urging transport operators, businesses and members of the public to report any unauthorised individuals demanding payments on highways. Officials noted that the reform is intended to improve transparency in tax administration while making it easier for legitimate businesses to operate without unlawful interference.
The KGIRS reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the new tax policy, protecting taxpayers from extortion and ensuring that all government revenue is collected through legally recognised channels. It added that the reforms are expected to strengthen public confidence in the state’s revenue system and support sustainable economic development.
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