The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has suspended the planned enforcement of the e-Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) which was scheduled to commence on July 29.
The suspension is to allow for mass enlightenment and education of the public on the benefits and effectiveness of the e-CMR.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, “The I-G has ordered an immediate suspension of the e-CMR enforcement to give ample opportunity for mass enlightenment and education of the public on the process, benefits, and effectiveness of e-CMR.” He added that the police spokesman urged police officers to desist from requesting e-CMR certificates, warning that officers found extorting or exploiting the public would be sanctioned.
The e-CMR is designed to address vehicle-related crimes and protection of individual and corporate vehicle ownership. Adejobi explained that the registration would help collate data on vehicle owners and flag stolen vehicles. “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.”Police IG Suspends e-CMR Enforcement, Cites Need for Public Enlightenment
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He emphasized 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.
The police spokesman called for the understanding and support of all well-meaning Nigerians and residents to key into the e-CMR system.
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