Taskforce arrests 2 over alleged illegal levies collections

The Edo State Taskforce on Revenue Collection has arrested two persons for allegedly extorting money from motorists around the Third Junction axis of Benin City.

The suspects, identified as Osasere Amadin and Irahbor Destiny, were arrested on June 22, 2026, during an operation by the taskforce.

Parading the suspects, the taskforce’s Station Officer, Rufus Johnbull, said they were apprehended while allegedly collecting illegal levies from motorists.

According to him, the taskforce acted on intelligence reports about illegal revenue collection activities in the area and subsequently mounted surveillance that led to the arrests.

“This morning, acting on an intelligent report, the Taskforce Commander mobilised his men to the Third Junction in Benin City. The report indicates that illegal collection is ongoing in the area as drivers are being extorted.

“We got there and mapped out surveillance and we were able to arrest some of the suspects engaged in the illegal act,” he said.

Johnbull assured residents that anyone involved in illegal revenue collection would be arrested and prosecuted.

One of the suspects, Irahbor Destiny, allegedly confessed to the act, claiming that he worked for a Chief Security Officer (CSO) of a vigilante group.

“Sometimes, drivers willingly give us money which we share among ourselves and vigilante members around the location. The sharing formula is directed by the CSO who I worked for,” he said.

However, the second suspect, Osasere Amadin, denied involvement in the alleged extortion.

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