In a bid to address vehicle-related offenses and enhance public safety, the Imo State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Barde, has introduced a digitalized Central Motor Registry (CMR).
According to a press release on Wednesday, signed by the Imo state police public relations officer ASP Henry Okoye, the system will cover various types of vehicles, offering services such as requesting vehicle information, changing ownership, license plates, and more.
He further to explain the benefits of this digitalization include improved security, efficient law enforcement, crime deterrence, expedited investigations, and bolstering national security.
Okoye said Imo Citizens are encouraged by the command, to enroll their vehicles in the CMR, contributing to the collective effort in safeguarding society and ensuring the safety of their assets. For registration and reporting stolen vehicles, visit
Command’s dedicated departments for assistance.
Full press statement:
*IMO POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE OF WEDNESDAY, 18TH OCTOBER, 2023.*
*CP BARDE URGES IMOLITES TO ENROLL THEIR VEHICLE(S) IN POLICE DIGITALIZED CENTRAL MOTOR REGISTRY (CMR) PORTAL.*
The Imo State Police Command wishes to bring to the notice of the general public that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revitalized and digitalized the CENTRAL MOTOR REGISTRY (CMR) to tackle vehicle-related offenses, including car theft, snatching, kidnapping, carjacking, hit-and-run incidents, e.t.c., largely attributed to the use of unregistered vehicles, tinted glasses, amongst other factors, which pose significant challenges across the Country.
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 benefits of the digitalization of vehicle information through the Central Motor Registry to the general public are seen as listed below: –
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 Commissioner of Police, Imo State, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde, psc(+) enjoins Imolites to embrace this opportunity of enrolling their vehicles (including motorcycles and tricycle) in the digitalized CMR and be part of the collective effort in enhancing security and safety of 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 till date. For complaints/assistance, on the CMR registration in the state, please contact the Command’s CMR department via 09023266051, 08117779091 or the Police Public Relations Department (PPRO) via 08148024755 or 07067419738.
SIGNED
*ASP HENRY OKOYE*
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
IMO STATE COMMAND.
