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The Federal Government has issued a strong condemnation of the fresh attacks launched by the Houthi militia in Yemen against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing the hostilities as a serious threat to regional stability and a violation of international humanitarian law. The condemnation was contained in a statement signed by Oluwafemi Adeniyi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Abuja on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. According to the ministry, the attacks occurred on Monday, September 7, 2026, leaving scores of civilians injured and causing damage to civil infrastructure in the Kingdom. The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, are an armed political and military movement that has controlled significant parts of Yemen, including the capital, Sana'a, since 2014 and have in recent years launched missile and drone attacks against targets in the region, including Saudi Arabia and shipping linked to the wider Middle East conflict.
In a statement that laid bare Nigeria's stance, the government declared: "The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly condemns the fresh attacks launched by the Houthi militia in Yemen against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which occurred on Monday, 7 September 2026, injuring scores of civilians and damaging civil infrastructure." Nigeria said the latest hostilities should be treated as a major concern beyond the immediate impact on Saudi Arabia, warning that continued violence could further destabilise the already volatile Middle East. "Nigeria regards the fresh hostilities as a serious threat not only to the security and sovereignty of Saudi Arabia but also to regional stability in the Middle East," the ministry said.
The Nigerian government's warning comes amid continuing concerns over the potential impact of instability in the Middle East on global energy markets and international trade, as Saudi Arabia remains one of the world's leading oil producers and the wider region remains strategically important to global energy transportation. Against the backdrop of the latest attacks, Nigeria called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and avoid actions capable of worsening tensions, urging them to uphold international law and refrain from further actions that could escalate the situation, endanger civilian lives, undermine regional security, and further disrupt the flow of much-needed global energy supplies. The government described attacks targeting civilian populations and infrastructure as unacceptable, regardless of the perpetrator, and stressed that they must be unequivocally condemned by the international community.
Nigeria also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following the attacks, while offering prayers for those injured. "Nigeria stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Saudi Arabia at this difficult time, and prays for speedy recovery for those injured in the attacks," the statement said. The Federal Government further reiterated its unwavering commitment to supporting peace processes and conciliatory frameworks that promote regional peace, international security and stability, as well as advance shared prosperity and development for all. The statement was issued as Nigeria reaffirmed its preference for peaceful and diplomatic approaches to resolving international disputes and conflicts, particularly where continued hostilities threaten civilian lives, regional security, and critical global economic interests. The attacks have drawn widespread international condemnation, with Nigeria's position reinforcing its commitment to stability in the Middle East and its opposition to the escalation of violence in the region.
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