KADIRS Seals Telecommunication Masts Over Unpaid Taxes
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has taken decisive action against telecommunication companies operating within the state, sealing eight masts for outstanding unpaid taxes amounting to a staggering N5.8 billion.
In a move aimed at enforcing tax compliance and revenue generation, KADIRS shut down the telecommunications masts located across various areas in the urban region of Kaduna State. The affected masts include those belonging to major telecom operators such as MTN, GLO, Airtel, and 9-Mobile.
The sealed masts, listed by KADIRS, are as follows:
- MTN Mast (IHS) – Tafawa Balewa Way, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
- GLO Mast – Shehu Laminu Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
- MTN Mast (IHS) – Surami Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
- MTN Mast (IHS) – Etsu Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
- MTN, Airtel, GLO, 9-Mobile Masts (ATC) – Nagwamatse Road, Kaduna.
- MTN Mast (IHS) – Nagwamatse Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
- MTN Mast (IHS) – Shehu Laminu Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna.
- MTN Mast (IHS) – Kabala Junction bye-Pass, Kaduna.
The closure of these masts underscores KADIRS’ firm stance on tax compliance and its commitment to ensuring that all eligible entities fulfill their tax obligations. The enforcement action serves as a reminder to businesses operating in Kaduna State of the importance of adhering to tax regulations and contributing to the state’s revenue generation efforts.
KADIRS has reiterated its readiness to take further measures to enforce tax compliance across all sectors, emphasizing the critical role of taxation in supporting the state’s development agenda and delivering essential services to the people of Kaduna.
The sealing of the telecommunication masts sends a clear message that non-compliance with tax obligations will not be tolerated, and defaulting entities will face consequences for their actions.
