Nigeria Condemns Houthi Missile Attack on Saudi Airport

The Federal Government of Nigeria condemned the Houthi missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The assault resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals and left 309 others injured, with some victims in critical condition.

The fatalities included four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi nationals, and individuals from Palestine, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria described the attack as a dangerous escalation that disregards civilian safety and violates Saudi Arabia's sovereignty.

The government called for all parties to respect international law and exercise restraint to prevent further escalation. Nigeria expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, extended condolences to the victims' families, and commended the Saudi government's emergency response.

The statement was signed by the Ministry's spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to diplomatic initiatives to address the crisis.