The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate suspension of the proposed enforcement of the electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) initially scheduled to commence on the 29th of July, 2024.
This is to give ample opportunity for mass enlightenment and education of all citizens and residents on the process, benefits and effectiveness in solving the challenge of vehicle related crimes, and protection of individual and corporate vehicle ownership.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday.
He said, following this action, the IGP has charged all Police officers to desist from requesting for e-CMR certificates as individuals found extorting or exploiting members of the public on the guise of not having e-CMR certificates will be sanctioned accordingly as the enforcement which will be done by only dedicated officers has been suspended till further notice.
Meanwhile, ACP Adejobi explained that the e-CMR would provide a firsthand database to the Force for curbing vehicular crimes as dedicated officers can access real-time comprehensive data of every vehicle on their tablets.
He, also disclosed that the e-CMR would prevent multiple registration of vehicles and serve as a database to collate biometric and other data of vehicle owners and individuals, adding value to the national database and incident report portal generated from other Ministries, Departments and Agencies towards general security.
He, however, clarified that the e-CMR is not a revenue generating platform but an initiative to digitalize policing for effectiveness and general safety of lives and property of Nigeria residents.
In light of this, he said, the NPF is seeking the understanding and support of all well-meaning Nigerians and residents to key into the e-CMR system.
