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Nigerian Police To Launch E-CMR To Combat Vehicle Crime Control
The e-CMR is necessary to ensure a safer and secure environment for vehicle ownership and decimate the trend of vehicle theft
Abuja, Nigeria– The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will begin enforcing the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) from July 29, 2024, aimed at tackling vehicle-related crimes such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
The e-CMR serves as an advanced, real-time online database of motor vehicle information, intended to bolster police investigations and operational efforts, combating various vehicle-related crimes such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying that the shift to a digitalized system will simplify documentation and verification procedures for vehicle ownership and associated 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. 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 [email protected].
“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 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,” he said.
