The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has launched an investigation into 5,877 vehicles with conflicting registration records in its electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) database.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, stating that the e-CMR is a digital repository for licensed motor vehicles in Nigeria, established in line with legal provisions.
He noted that the investigation is part of ongoing efforts to combat vehicle-related crimes, which have already resulted in the recovery of stolen vehicles through the e-CMR system.
According to Adejobi, the police successfully recovered 1,519 stolen vehicles in 2024 and have retrieved 52 more since the beginning of 2025 using the platform.
He further revealed that:
- Over 400,000 vehicles have been registered in the e-CMR database by genuine owners.
- The system has received 1,011 reports of stolen vehicles, and investigations are ongoing.
- Three stolen vehicles reported in October 2024 were successfully recovered in different locations across the country.
To curb vehicle-related crimes, the police have introduced several e-policing initiatives, including:
- The Police Rescue Me App
- The Police VGS Emergency App
- The reactivation of the e-CMR system
Adejobi emphasized that integrating electronic and Information Communication Technology (ICT) solutions would enhance the crime-fighting capabilities of the police and create a more effective security system.
To assist Nigerians in verifying a vehicle’s status, the police are developing a USSD-based module that will be deployed once telecom connectivity is finalized.
For vehicle verification and stolen vehicle reporting, the police provided the following platforms:
- Vehicle Registration Verification: https://cmris.npf.gov.ng
- Report a Stolen Vehicle: https://reportcmr.npf.gov.ng