Anambra arrests six illegal revenue collectors in Ogbaru LGA for extorting residents and traders, enforcing Governor Soludo’s directive to end unauthorised levies

The Anambra State Government, through its Special Anti-Touting Squad, has arrested six illegal revenue collectors operating around the River Niger bridges and communities in Ogbaru Local Government Area.

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The suspects were apprehended at various locations during a coordinated operation triggered by intelligence and tip-offs from residents and victims, who reported being extorted under the guise of levies, the Managing Director of the Squad, Monday Nwokoye, said.

“The Special Anti-Touting Squad recorded another major breakthrough on Monday with the arrest of six notorious illegal collectors operating across Ogbaru and the Head Bridge axis,” Nwokoye said.

“The arrests align with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directive that there must be no more illegal cash collections in Anambra State.”

He added that all legitimate levies must be paid exclusively through the official state POS system to ensure transparency, proper documentation, and accountability.

Nwokoye warned that anyone caught collecting money from residents, commercial buses, tricycle operators, traders, or visitors without authorisation would face arrest and prosecution.

“Anambra is not a playground for touts. The state will continue to flush out illegal operators to protect investors and restore order in public spaces,” he stated.

This latest crackdown follows a similar operation on November 14, 2025, when seven illegal revenue collectors were apprehended across various communities, including Umueze Anam in Anambra West, Umueri in Anambra East, and Nkpor in Idemili North.

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The arrests stemmed from tip-offs, such as one incident where a tricycle operator was allegedly forced to pay N18,000 while transporting fish in Umueri.