IGP orders suspension of E-CMR enforcement

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.Seeks understanding, support of Nigerians, residents to key into e-CMR system

Following the misgivings that had trailed the introduction of the electronic central motor registry registration for vehicle owners in the country by the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday, ordered the suspension of the enforcement of the initiative.

The initiative was initially scheduled to commence on 29th of July, 2024.

Recall that the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, had on Saturday, said the IGP ordered that the enforcement of the e-CMR should commence on July 29.

But in a statement on Sunday, Adejobi announced that the IGP has suspended the enforcement of the e-CMR.

He added that there was the need to sensitise the citizens on the initiative, which he said was designed to secure vehicles.

ACP Muyiwa Adejobi while throwing more light, said: “Following the reconfiguration and commencement of the electronic central motor registry registration process (e-CMR), the Police has deemed it necessary to highlight the benefits and effectiveness of the e-CMR initiative which is designed to ensure the safety and security of all types of vehicles including motorcycles by collating data imputed into the system by vehicle owners and acting on such to flag the vehicles if reported stolen.

“The e-CMR will provide a firsthand database to the Force for curbing vehicular crimes as dedicated officers can access real-time comprehensive data of every vehicle on their tablets.

“Similarly, the e-CMR will prevent multiple registration of vehicles and serve as a database to collate biometric and other data of vehicle owners and individuals, adding value to the national database and incident report portal generated from other Ministries, Departments and Agencies towards general security.

“Furthermore, contrary to news making the round and insinuations about the e-CMR, the NPF wishes to state categorically that the e-CMR is not a revenue generating platform but an initiative to digitalize policing for effectiveness and general safety of lives and property of Nigeria residents.

“In light of this, we seek the understanding and support of all well-meaning Nigerians and residents to key into the e-CMR system.

“In the same vein, the IGP charges all Police officers to desist from requesting for e-CMR certificates as individuals found extorting or exploiting members of the public on the guise of not having e-CMR certificates will be sanctioned accordingly as the enforcement which will be done by only dedicated officers has been suspended till further notice.

“Members of the public are urged to obtain the digitalized CMR certificate online at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng

“For further inquiries, individuals can contact the 24/7 hotline (02018870133), CMR Command Centre at FHQ Abuja (08117777666, 09169892000) and FHQ Annex Lagos (08117777555, 09169891000). Technical support is also available at cmrtech@npfcmr.ng

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