The Nigeria Police Force to start enforcement of E-Motor registry July 29
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced July 29, 2024, as the date to start the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry (e-CMR).
The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
This is according to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday morning, July 13, 2024.
The police noted that the system would digitise the motor vehicle registration system, significantly bolstering the country’s safety and security framework.
The statement disclosed that the transition to a digitalised system would streamline documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions.
The statement read, “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 digitalized CMR certificate online at cmris.npf.gov.ng.
“The Nigeria Police Force, while seeking for 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.”
Adejobi noted that the enforcement of the e-CMR was 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,” he added.
