By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu
Enugu State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has urged vehicle owners to enhance the security of their vehicles by registering them on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) platform.
He described the e-CMR as a vital national database that aids in the prompt identification and recovery of stolen vehicles across Nigeria, adding that it also supports effective policing through real-time verification of vehicle ownership.
The Commissioner, in a press statement, further advised the public to install security features such as Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) tracking systems, car alarms, and mechanical anti-theft devices like steering and pedal locks in their vehicles for tighter security.
These measures, he noted, not only help prevent theft but also assist law enforcement officers in swiftly recovering stolen vehicles and arresting suspects.
CP Giwa emphasized that while the Police remain committed to proactive policing and reducing incidents of vehicle theft in the State, vehicle owners must also take personal responsibility by remaining vigilant and promptly securing their vehicles, especially when parked.
Meanwhile, the Command said it recovered 15 stolen, snatched, or abandoned vehicles in various operations in May 2025.
In one of the operations, it stated, on May 25, Police operatives attached to Trans-Ekulu Division promptly recovered a stolen Toyota Camry car along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
The vehicle had been stolen the previous night from where it was parked in Ugbene 2, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu. Discreet investigations and surveillance led to its recovery, he said, even as the suspects abandoned it and fled. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend them,the CP assured.
