Mr Adejobi said police chief Kayode Egbetokun suspended the enforcement of the certificate to allow for 'mass enlightenment' of Nigerians.
Mr Adejobi said police chief Kayode Egbetokun suspended the enforcement of the certificate to allow for 'mass enlightenment' of Nigeria ns.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that many Nigerians condemned the earlier announcement and the Nigeria Bar Association gave the police one week to rescind the decision.In his statement on Sunday, police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi defended the decision of the police to issue the certificate to vehicle owners who pay for it.
"This is to give ample opportunity for mass enlightenment and education of all citizens and residents on the process, benefits and effectiveness in solving the challenge of vehicle related crimes, and protection of individual and corporate vehicle ownership," Mr Adejobi wrote.As IGP Orders Suspension of Enforcement Process, Massive Enlightenment of Nigerian Residents
Furthermore, contrary to news making the round and insinuations about the e-CMR, the NPF wishes to state categorically that the e-CMR is not a revenue generating platform but an initiative to digitalize policing for effectiveness and general safety of lives and property of Nigeria residents.
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