Nigeria Police to commence enforcement of e-CMR, sets deadline

Nigeria Police force has announced it will commence the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) within the next 14 days.

It said the enforcement will commence specifically on the 29th of July, 2024.

This was made known in a release issued on Saturday by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Adejobi explained that 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.

According to him, it is meant to rejuvenate and digitalize the motor vehicle registration system, significantly bolstering the nation’s safety and security framework.

“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,” he said.

Adejobi further urged members of the public to obtain the digitalized CMR certificate online at cmris.npf.gov.ng.

Explaining the benefits of the exercise, He said: “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.

“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.”

Adejobi urged all vehicle owners and users to embrace and key into the initiative promptly for optimum safety and security.