The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has sealed the outlet of at The Palms Shopping Mall in Lekki, Lagos, on the grounds of alleged failure to meet tax obligations.
A notice affixed to the store entrance states:
“This premises has failed to comply with his/her tax obligations under the relevant tax laws. This is a contravention of the law punishable by both pecuniary penalties and imprisonment pursuant to Section 94 of the Personal Income Tax Act 2011 as amended. By order of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).”
It further warns that:
“The removal of this notice without prior authorization by the LIRS is an offence punishable by imprisonment.”
As of this report, the LIRS has not issued a formal statement clarifying whether the action targets Shoprite directly, the mall’s managing company, or specific tenants within the premises.
