Nigeria: Let's Examine That Police BCMR

21 October 2013
editorial

As expected, the introduction of biometric central motor registration system by the Nigeria Police has generated a public debate. Given the stress and financial burden motorists have gone through with new license and number plate registration by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), it is natural for what seems like a duplication of or similar process to be resisted.

Indeed, a number of arguments have arisen over the introduction of the process, born mainly out of the public's perception of the police. The initiative has been described as unnecessary and the police asked to "concentrate on their basic responsibility". One key responsibility of the police is the protection of life and property and this is their argument, that in order to enhance their efficiency and be more effective the BCMR is absolutely necessary.

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