PHOTO CREDITS: Central Equatoria State Government Press Unit (CESGPU)
(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has directed a crackdown on illegal tax collectors operating in Juba and other parts of the State.
The decision was made during the committee’s ordinary sitting on Tuesday, chaired by Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, the State Governor.
Hon. Leon Abe Brown, Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, told reporters that discussions focused on multiple taxation in local markets, which has contributed to rising prices of goods.
The committee resolved that only tax collectors officially deployed by recognised revenue institutions are authorised to collect taxes.
“We found that some self deployed groups are collecting taxes in markets, which is one of the causes of inflated prices. Relevant government revenue institutions must scrutinize those deployed in markets,” Hon. Abe said.
The committee also addressed concerns over land matters. Officials involved in illegal land acquisition were warned that the law will take action against them. The Minister stressed that land should be acquired legally through State institutions mandated to allocate plots.
“Some dignitaries are involving themselves in land grabbing. This is unacceptable,” Hon. Abe stated.
Despite these challenges, Hon. Abe said the overall security situation in Central Equatoria State remains relatively calm, with only a few isolated incidents reported. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing security concerns and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
According to the state government press unit CESGPU the directive is part of the State’s broader effort to stabilise markets, reduce inflationary pressures caused by illegal taxation and strengthen law enforcement in both urban and rural areas:
“The state government aims to build trust with traders and protect consumers from unfair charges by ensuring that only authorised revenue officers collect taxes” – CESGPU
Central Equatoria State Security Committee Directives
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Security Committee Meeting on Law Enforcement and Tax Collection |
| Date | Tuesday, 24 September 2025 |
| Location | Juba County, Central Equatoria State |
| Chair | H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, State Governor |
| Key Official | Hon. Leon Abe Brown, Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency |
| Main Focus | Crackdown on illegal tax collectors and self deployed groups in markets |
| Directive | Only tax collectors officially deployed by recognised revenue institutions are authorised |
| Reason | Multiple taxation in markets leading to rising prices of goods |
| Land Matters | Officials warned against illegal land acquisition; all land must be acquired legally through State institutions |
| Security Situation | Relatively calm with few isolated incidents |
| Expected Impact | Reduced market inflation, protection of traders and consumers, strengthened law enforcement |
| Broader Objective | Promote transparency, rule of law, accountability, and economic stability in Central Equatoria State |
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