The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it would commence the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) within the next 14 days, specifically on the 29th of July, 2024.
Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday said, the step was part of efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to enhance the security of lives and property.
He explained that 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.
ACP Adejobi further explained that the transition to a digitalized system would streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions.
He noted that 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.
He said, 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.
He, therefore, advised the members of the public to obtain the digitalized CMR certificate online at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng. or contact the CMR Command Centre at FHQ Abuja (08117777666, 09169892000) and FHQ Annex Lagos (08117777555, 09169891000), adding that technical support is also available at cmrtech@npfcmr.ng.
Adejobi said, the NPF while seeking for the understanding and support of all well-meaning Nigerians and residents on the initiative, remained committed to leveraging technology and strategic approaches to enhance public safety and national security.
Added 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.
He, therefore, urged all vehicle owners and users to embrace and key into the initiative promptly for optimum safety and security.
