Police begin new biometric registration of vehicles

The Nigeria Police has announced  plans to begin the new digital Biometric Central Motor Registration (BCMR) system, starting from Monday, 16 September, 2013.

The Inspector General of Police, MD Abubakar, who made the disclosure on Monday while briefing newsmen, called for the support, understanding and cooperation of Nigerians.

Speaking through force spokesman, CSP Frank Mba, the IGP explained that the introduction of the BCMR was due to the menace of terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminal acts in the country.

He said unlike the old analogue CMR system of vehicle registration, the BCMR functions via smart card and portable hand-held receiver.

He described the device as a technological means of attaching automobile owners’ unique traits and personal data to their vehicles for proper identification and protection.

“As part of efforts at repositioning the Nigeria Police Force to effectively and efficiently fulfil its constitutional roles of saving life and property, combating terrorism, preventing crimes and apprehending and prosecuting offenders, the Force will with effect from Monday 16th September, 2013 change the registration processes of vehicles, tricycles and auto-bikes from the old analogue CMR to the new digital Biometric Central Motor Registration (BCMR) system,” the IGP said.