The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Echeng Echeng, has directed the immediate enforcement of the suspension of all toll collections in the state.

Mr Echeng gave the order at a meeting with Heads of Tactical Units, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Departments across the command on Sunday in Awka.

Mr Echeng told the officers to ensure no touting and activities of self-acclaimed revenue collectors in the state.

“We shall arrest and bring to justice anyone caught flouting this order.

“We reaffirm the commitment of the command towards crime prevention, restoration of law and order and enjoin law-abiding residents of the state to be vigilant and security conscious at all times,” he said.

Governor Charles Soludo had on Thursday suspended Anambra’s revenue collection, following his swearing-in.

Mr Soludo said all existing revenue collection contracts stood revoked until a new template to address leakages would be released in a month.

Reports said that contrary to the governor’s directive, some youths were still collecting tolls from tricycle and shuttle bus operators in the capital city, Awka.

Also, reports said that those who refused to pay money got physically assaulted by touts.

(NAN)