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NBA Gives IG Seven Days To Stop CMRIS Certificate Issuance

The Nigeria Bar Association Section on Public Interest has given Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, a seven-day ultimatum to cease the directive requiring vehicle owners to register and obtain a Central Motor Information System (CMRIS) Certificate for a fee of at least N6,000.

NBA-SPIDEL questioned the legal basis for the Nigeria Police Force’s issuance of the CMRIS Certificates, stating that no law had granted the police the authority to issue such licenses or certificates to vehicle owners following vehicle registration at the appropriate offices.

The association demanded an immediate halt to the issuance and enforcement of the CMRIS Certificates, urging the Inspector General of Police to issue a directive stopping the practice nationwide.

Additionally, NBA-SPIDEL called for the shutdown of the registration website and physical registration centers, with refunds to be made to those who had already paid.

The demands were made in a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, co-signed by NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, John Aikpokpo-Martins, and Secretary, Funmi Adeogun.

It stated, “Any such certificate being issued by the Nigeria Police Force without legal backing is outright illegal, null, and void, and therefore of no consequence.”

It emphasised that the police’s duty to protect citizens and enforce the law does not extend to collecting money or issuing certificates to vehicle owners.

They condemned the exploitation of Nigerians’ ignorance, resulting in extortion during road searches.

The letter warned, “Failure, neglect, or refusal to comply with this lawful demand within seven days of receipt of this letter will compel NBA-SPIDEL to seek appropriate sanctions in court against your esteemed office and the Nigeria Police Force.”

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