… As CP Dogo encourages members of the public to utilize the opportunity provided by the NPF to register their Motor Vehicles
The Kano State Police Command has made significant strides in the recovery of two (2) motor vehicles reported stolen through the NPF Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) Platform.
According to a press release signed by the Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on 1st January 2025, a complaint was lodged by a resident of Abuja, stating that unidentified individuals approached him at his car stand located in Zuba, Abuja, expressing interest in a Toyota Corolla 2014 model.
“During a test drive, the two suspects brandished a pistol, threatened the victim, and subsequently fled with the vehicle including original documents and two keys. Similarly, on 4th January 2025, a Mercedes Benz C300 parked in front of Luxirian Event Center in Nassarawa GRA, Kano owned by a resident of Hadejia Road, Kano was reported stolen.
“In response to these incidents, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba raised a team of detectives from the Anti-Car Theft Unit and directed the immediate recovery of the two vehicles. Between 10th and 15th January 2025, the team after obtaining relevant information from the e-CMR platform, successfully recovered the two stolen motor vehicles behind Old Airport in Bauchi State and Shagari Quarters, Kano respectively. Investigations into the two cases are ongoing.
‘The Commissioner of Police commended the detectives for their exemplary work in both cases and appreciated the public’s continued support. He further assures that the Command remains committed to maintaining law and order and combating crime within the State.
“The Command encourages members of the public to utilize the opportunity provided by the Nigeria Police Force to register their motor vehicles with Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) via the website https://cmris.npf.gov.ng which will assist in checkmating vehicle theft-related cases. Furthermore, anyone with information regarding criminal activities or suspected individuals to assist the Police by reporting to the nearest station or through the following contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.
