In a move to strengthen the nation’s safety and security framework, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the upcoming enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) system, effective July 29, 2024.
According to the press release issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, 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 such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
The transition to the e-CMR system will streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions, including change of ownership, change of license number, change of engine, and change of chassis/body. The new system will 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 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,” said ACP Adejobi.
Prior to the enforcement, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered full publicity of the e-CMR and its enforcement to all members of the public, informing them of the requirements, processes, and the enforcement procedures. Vehicle owners and users are urged to obtain the digitalized CMR certificate online at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng.
The Nigeria Police Force has also provided contact information for further inquiries, including the CMR Command Centre at FHQ Abuja (08117777666, 09169892000) and FHQ Annex Lagos (08117777555, 09169891000). Technical support is available at cmftech@npfcmr.ng.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to leveraging technology and strategic approaches to enhance public safety and national security. We urge all vehicle owners and users to embrace and key into this initiative promptly for optimum safety and security,” ACP Adejobi concluded.