Tinubu Condemns Attacks on Civilians, Backs UAE

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria's solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and condemned the recent attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure in the region. In a statement, Tinubu criticized actions that threaten civilian populations and emphasized Nigeria's commitment to global peace and stability.

He expressed support for UAE's measures to safeguard its civilian population and infrastructure. This statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting Gulf nations, including the UAE.

The conflict escalated in February when the United States, under President Donald Trump, initiated military actions against Iran, alleging its development of nuclear capabilities. Iran has since retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the region.

Reports indicate that the UAE's air defense systems, including THAAD and Patriot batteries, successfully intercepted numerous projectiles, although some strikes resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in areas like Abu Dhabi and Dubai.