The Rivers State Police Command would like to make the general public aware that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revived and digitalized the Central Motor Registry (CMR) to combat crimes involving vehicles, such as car theft, snatching, kidnapping, carjacking, hit-and-run incidents, e.t.c., which are largely attributable to the use of unregistered vehicles and tinted glasses, among other factors, and pose significant challenges throughout the nation.
Vehicles to be covered by the new policy include Sports utility vehicles (SUVs), Saloon cars, trucks, buses of all kinds, tricycles, motorcycles, etc. Other accessible services are:
• Request For Motor Vehicle Information
• Request For Change of Vehicle Ownership
• Request For Change of Vehicle Licence/ Number Plates
• Request For Change of Vehicle Chassis or Body
• Request For Change of Vehicle Colour
• Request For Int’l Driver’s Permit
• Request For Int’l Certificate for Motor Vehicle
• Request For Tinted Glass Permit
• Request For Spy Number Plates Permit
• Report Of Stolen/Recovered Vehicle From 2018 Till Date.
The public will gain the following benefits from the digitalization of car data through the Central Motor Registry:
1. Enhanced Security: With a digitalized CMR in place, citizens can have greater confidence in the security of their vehicles. Accurate and real-time vehicle information will assist in the prevention and swift resolution of vehicular crimes, ensuring that citizens’ assets are safeguarded.
2. Efficient Law Enforcement: The Police will be better equipped to enforce laws related to motor vehicles, such as registration and licensing. This will lead to safer roads and improved traffic management, benefiting all road users.
3. Crime Deterrence: The comprehensive database of motor vehicles will serve as a deterrent to potential criminals who might use vehicles for illegal activities. The knowledge that law enforcement has access to accurate information can discourage criminal behavior.
4. Expedited Investigations: In cases of accidents or disputes involving motor vehicles, the digitalized CMR will expedite investigations, providing quick resolution and reducing inconvenience for citizens.
5. National Security: The ability of the Force to maintain accurate vehicular information contributes to national security. It ensures that vehicles associated with criminal activities can be tracked and addressed promptly.
The Rivers State Police Commissioner, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, psc, LLB, PhD, urges the people of River State to take advantage of the chance to register their vehicles, including motorcycles and tricycles, in the digitalized CMR and contribute to the overall effort to improve security and safety in our society.
Visit – https://cmris.npf.gov.ng for registration of vehicles and hppts://report.cmr.npf.gov.ng for reporting of stolen but yet-to-be-recovered vehicles from January 1st, 2018 to date. For complaints/assistance, on the CMR registration in the state, please contact the Command’s CMR department via 09157792964, 07030473284 or the Police Public Relations Department (PPRO) via 09014273818
SIGNED
SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND,
PORT HARCOURT
