Nigeria: Nigeria Reacts As Riyadh Airport Hit By Fresh Houthi Strike

What the report says

Nigeria’s federal government condemned a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to Daily Trust’s report distributed by AllAfrica. The statement, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and attributed to spokesman Oluwafemi Adeniyi, described the strike as a dangerous escalation that threatened civilians, violated Saudi sovereignty and risked worsening tensions in the Middle East.

The report said the incident took place over Saturday and Sunday, with the first attack reportedly causing multiple deaths and injuries and the second targeting the same airport again. The article also said Saudi authorities suspended airport operations while assessing damage, and that the broader assault drew concern from governments and international bodies. Nigeria called on all parties to respect international law, exercise restraint and avoid further actions that could endanger civilians or infrastructure.

In its response, Abuja expressed solidarity with the Saudi government and people, and offered condolences to the families of those killed as well as wishes for recovery to the injured. The report placed the attack in the context of the Yemen war, in which the Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi territory, including airports and other strategic sites. This background helps explain why the strike matters beyond Saudi Arabia, as it raises concerns about regional security and the safety of civilian travel and infrastructure.