CHIGOZIE AMADI
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate suspension of the proposed enforcement of the e-CMR initially scheduled to commence on the 29th of July, 2024.
Egbetokun also noted that the suspension of the proposed implantation was to give ample opportunity for mass enlightenment and education of all citizens and residents on the process, benefits and effectiveness in solving the challenge of vehicle related crimes, and protection of individual and corporate vehicle ownership.
In a statement by Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on behalf of the IGP, he urged the public to obtain the digitalised CMR certificate online.
“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,” Egbetokun said.
He further explained that the police deemed it necessary to highlight the benefits and effectiveness of the e-CMR initiative, which was 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 police boss said the e-CMR would 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.
