By Adekunle Adekoya
A little
over a year ago, specifically on July 19, 2024, this column had cause
to join issues with the High Command of the Nigeria Police Force over the issue
of CMR, or Central Motor Registry, which the Police decreed all motorists must
obtain a permit from. 
I recall a
statement issued by Force spokeman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, now DCP, which
announced that the Police “will commence the enforcement of the digitalised
central motor registry, e-CMR, by July 29, 2024.
“As part of the efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, NPM, PhD, to enhance the security of lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force is set to commence the enforcement of the digitalised central motor registry (e-CMR) within the next 14 days, specifically on the 29th of July, 2024, — to rejuvenate and digitalize the motor vehicle registration system, significantly bolstering our nation’s safety and security framework,” the statement read in part.
