In a bid to improve the security of lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday, July 29 will commence the enforcement of digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR).
NPF explained that the initiative will help to rejuvenate and digitalize the motor vehicle registration system, thereby significantly bolstering Nigeria’s safety and security framework.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday.
“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.
“The transition to a digitalized system will streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions.
“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,” the statement reads in part.
The Police disclosed that its Inspector General, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun had earlier 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 cmrtech@npfcmr.ng,” the statement added.
The Force also encouraged the citizens to support the initiative, noting that it remains committed to leveraging technology and strategic approaches to enhance public safety and national security.
It stated 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.
The security agency further urged all vehicle owners and users to embrace and key into the initiative promptly for optimum safety and security.
