The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate suspension of the proposed enforcement of the electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), which was initially scheduled to commence on July 29, 2024.
In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced that the suspension was intended to provide ample time for mass enlightenment and education of all citizens and residents on the process, benefits, and effectiveness of the e-CMR in addressing vehicle-related crimes and protecting individual and corporate vehicle ownership.
Adejobi urged the public to obtain the digitalized CMR certificate online at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng.
For further inquiries, individuals can contact the 24/7 hotline at 02018870133, the CMR Command Centre at FHQ Abuja (08117777666, 09169892000), and FHQ Annex Lagos (08117777555, 09169891000). Technical support is also available at cmrtech@npfcmr.ng.
He appealed for the understanding and support of all well-meaning Nigerians and residents to embrace the e-CMR system.
Furthermore, the IGP instructed all police officers to refrain from requesting e-CMR certificates, warning that those found extorting or exploiting the public under the pretence of lacking e-CMR certificates would be sanctioned accordingly.
He said the enforcement would be carried out by dedicated officers once the suspension was lifted.
The reconfiguration and commencement of the e-CMR registration process, he said, aimed to ensure the safety and security of all types of vehicles, including motorcycles, by collating data input by vehicle owners and flagging vehicles reported as stolen.
“The e-CMR will provide a real-time, comprehensive database accessible to police officers on their tablets, preventing multiple vehicle registrations and enhancing the national database with biometric and other data of vehicle owners.
“Contrary to circulating misinformation, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) clarified that the e-CMR is not a revenue-generating platform but an initiative to digitalize policing for the effectiveness and safety of lives and property in Nigeria,” he explained.
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