NPF Commences Enforcement Of E-CMR On July 29th, Tasks Vehicle Users To Register For Safety, Security Compliance

Nigeria Police Force commences enforcement of digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) on July 29th 2024.

Urges motorists to register as it ensures a safer environment, reduces the possibility of selling stolen vehicles.

As part of the efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to enhance the security of lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is set to commence the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) on July 29th 2024.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday July 13th said that the enforcement of the e-CMR is necessary as it ensures a safer and secure environment for vehicle ownership.

While urging all vehicle owners and users to embrace and key into this initiative promptly, the NPF said e-CMR will decimate the trend of vehicle theft by greatly reducing the possibility of selling stolen vehicles in the country.

“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. The transition to a digitalized system will streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions.”

“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.”

“For further inquiries, individuals can contact the CMR Command Centre at FHQ Abuja (08117777666, 09169892000) and FHQ Annex Lagos (08117777555, 09169891000). Technical support is also available at cmrtech@npfcmr.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.”

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