The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) starting on July 29, 2024, giving motorists a two-week deadline to comply.
In a release on Saturday, the police stated that the system will digitize the motor vehicle registration process, significantly enhancing the country’s safety and security measures.
The e-CMR is a sophisticated, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data designed to aid police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
This information was provided by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who noted that the transition to a digitalized system will streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related 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.
“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 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.
“We therefore urge all vehicle owners and users to embrace and key into this initiative promptly for optimum safety and security,” he added.
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