In a move to enforce tax compliance, the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) took decisive action on Thursday, sealing eight telecommunication masts across the urban landscape of the state.
The measure was enacted due to outstanding unpaid taxes amounting to a staggering N5.8 billion.
The affected masts, key infrastructure for various telecommunication networks, were identified as follows:
Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) mast (IHS) - Tafawa Balewa Way, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
GLO Mast - Shehu Laminu Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Mast (IHS) - Surami Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Mast (IHS) - Etsu Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
Mobile Telephone Network (MTN), Airtel, Glo, 9-Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Masts (ATC) - Nagwamatse Road, Kaduna.
Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) (IHS) - Nagwamatse Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) (IHS) - Shehu Laminu Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) (IHS) - Kabala Junction bye-Pass, Kaduna.
The sealing of these masts underscores the state government's commitment to enforcing tax compliance and ensuring that all entities fulfill their financial obligations.
It serves as a stern warning to other businesses and organizations operating in Kaduna State to settle their tax liabilities promptly to avoid similar repercussions. KADIRS has reiterated its determination to uphold tax regulations and hold accountable those who fail to meet their tax obligations.
The agency has urged affected telecommunication companies to settle their outstanding taxes to have the seals removed and resume operations. This action by KADIRS reflects a broader effort by the Kaduna State government to boost revenue generation and enhance socio-economic development initiatives across the state.
