The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate investigation and recovery of a second batch of 612 vehicles flagged as stolen on the Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) platform.
He also ordered the investigation of over 1,610 vehicles with conflicting registration information on the platform.
The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery. It was introduced by the police in July 2024.
According to a statement from the Force Headquarters on Friday, the police explained that one of the cars stolen from Abuja was recovered after the buyer applied for a CMR certificate, triggering an alert that flagged the vehicle as stolen.
The police added that subsequent investigations revealed the vehicle had been re-registered twice in an attempt to conceal its stolen status.