IGP Postpones the July 29th e-CMR Enforcement Protocol

The anticipated enforcement of the e-CMR, which was originally set to start on July 29, 2024, has been suspended immediately by Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

This order was issued within twenty-four hours after the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) gave car owners till July 29 to register their vehicles for the N5,375 per vehicle computerized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR).

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, announced at Force Headquarters in Abuja on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police.

According to the statement, the suspension is intended to provide everyone in the community plenty of chance to learn about the advantages, workings, and processes of the e-CMR in preventing vehicle-related crimes and safeguarding private and business vehicle ownership.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered an immediate suspension of the proposed enforcement of the e-CMR initially scheduled to commence on the 29th of July, 2024.”

“This is 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, as well as protection of individual and corporate vehicle ownership,” the statement partly read.

The IGP has instructed all police personnel to abstain from demanding e-CMR certificates because of the suspension. According to the statement, any officer caught extorting or taking advantage of the public while pretending to enforce e-CMR compliance would be disciplined.

The NPF further highlighted that the e-CMR is an endeavor to digitalize policing to improve efficacy and guarantee the general safety of lives and property for inhabitants of Nigeria, rather than a platform designed to generate cash.

Prospective advantages of e-CMR

The announcement also emphasized the e-CMR’s possible advantages and efficacy, emphasizing that its goal is to improve the security and safety of all kinds of vehicles, including motorbikes. 

The system can flag cars if they are reported stolen by compiling information provided by the owners of the vehicles.

The announcement also disclosed that the e-CMR will give the Police Force a first-hand database to reduce car-related crimes, enabling committed officers to view up-to-date, thorough data on each vehicle on their tablets.

In addition, the e-CMR will stop duplicate car registrations and act as a database to compile biometrics and other information from car owners. According to the announcement, this would improve overall security by enhancing the national database and integrating it with incident reports produced by other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. 

What to note

Recall The News Chronicles earlier reported that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) gave vehicle owners in Nigeria until July 29 to register for the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), which costs N5,375 per vehicle.

The only way to finish the registration process is by using an internet-enabled device, like a computer or smartphone.

Owners of vehicles must register by setting up a profile on the website https://cmris.npf.gov.ng and entering their home address, phone number, email address, and National Identification Number (NIN). The number plate, engine number, and chassis number of the car are needed for registration.

Furthermore, to make payments on the platform, an ATM card is required.