1994 – WHITEPAPER ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE RIOTS OF 12TH APRIL, 1994 IN JOS METROPOLIS SEPTEMBER, 2004

The White Paper on the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Riots of 12th April 1994 in Jos Metropolis, issued in September 2004, presents the Government’s official response to the findings and recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry established to investigate the disturbances.

The document addresses the causes and circumstances surrounding the April 1994 riots, the events that occurred during the unrest, the parties and issues involved, and the resulting loss of lives, destruction of property, and disruption of peace and public order. It also considers the Commission’s findings and recommendations concerning responsibility, security, administration, and measures necessary to prevent similar occurrences.

As a White Paper, the document records the Government’s position on the Commission’s conclusions and recommendations, indicating those it accepted, rejected, or modified. It therefore provides an important primary source for understanding how the authorities officially interpreted and responded to the 1994 Jos crisis.