Police set to enforce digitalised Central Motor Registry in two weeks’ time
Police set to enforce digitalised Central Motor Registry in two weeks‘ time
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Nigeria Police Force under the supervision of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is set to enhance the security of lives and property by the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry within the next 14 days.
The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, designed to support police investigations, and operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery. The transition to a digitalised system will streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions.
The e-CMR enforcement according to the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday, is specifically targeting July 29, 2024, to digitalise the motor vehicle registration system, significantly bolstering the country’s safety and security framework.
Adejobi said, “Following the directives of the IGP, services such as change of ownership, change of license number, change of engine, and change of chassis/body would become seamless as the e-CMR system would ensure the validation of vehicle genuineness and ownership, enhancing the ability to track and recover stolen vehicles effectively, and preventing the purchase of stolen vehicles by innocent buyers.
“Prior to the enforcement itself, the IGP has ordered full publicity of the e-CMR and its enforcement to all members of the public intimating them of the requirements, processes, and the enforcement procedures. Members of the public are urged to obtain the digitalised CMR certificate online at cmris.npf.gov.ng. For further inquiries, individuals can contact the CMR Command Centre at FHQ Abuja (08117777666, 09169892000) and FHQ Annex Lagos (08117777555, 09169891000). Technical support is also available at cmrtech@npfcmr.ng.
“The Nigeria Police Force, while seeking the understanding and support of all well-meaning Nigerians and residents on this initiative, remains committed to leveraging technology and strategic approaches to enhance public safety and national security. The enforcement of the e-CMR is necessary to ensure a safer and secure environment for vehicle ownership and decimate the trend of vehicle theft by greatly reducing the possibility of selling stolen vehicles in the country. We therefore urge all vehicle owners and users to embrace and key into this initiative promptly for optimum safety and security.”
