The Nigeria Police Force announced that it will start enforcing the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) from July 29.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, urging vehicle owners to comply by registering their vehicles.
Adejobi stated that the e-CMR aims to enhance security, modernize the motor vehicle registration system, and strengthen the country’s safety and security framework.
He explained that the e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data. It is designed to support police investigations and operations, and to combat vehicle-related crimes such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
He said the transition to a digitalised system would streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions.
“With the e-CMR, services such as change of ownership, change of license number, change of engine and change of chassis/body would become seamless.
“The system will ensure the validation of vehicle genuineness and ownership, enhance the ability to track and recover stolen vehicles effectively.
“It will also prevent the purchase of stolen vehicles by innocent buyers.”
He said the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, had, prior to the planned enforcement, ordered full publicity of the e-CMR to intimate the public of the requirements, processes and the enforcement procedures.
“Members of the public are to obtain the digitalised e-CMR certificate online at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng.
“Technical support is also available at cmftech@npfcmr.ng,” he said.
Adejobi called for the understanding and support of Nigerians and residents on the initiative.
He said that the Nigeria Police would remain committed to leveraging technology and strategic approaches to enhance public safety and national security.
Adejobi said 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.
The police spokesman noted that this initiative would reduce the possibility of selling stolen vehicles in the country.
He urged vehicle owners and users to promptly embrace and adopt the e-CMR for optimal safety and security.
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