Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A series of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds, raising concerns about civilian safety and international air travel amid escalating hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi movement.
The first major attack occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, when a missile struck the airport, killing 12 people and injuring more than 300, according to Saudi authorities. The victims reportedly included Saudi citizens and foreign nationals.
A further attack on Sunday, October 11, killed one person and injured 11 others after another projectile struck the airport terminal area, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation.
The repeated strikes disrupted airport operations and prompted renewed security concerns for passengers and other travellers using the facility. International airlines and foreign governments have also responded to the deteriorating security situation with travel warnings and flight changes.
The Houthi movement, based in Yemen and backed by Iran, has claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi targets as the regional conflict intensifies. Saudi authorities have condemned the strikes and described the targeting of civilian infrastructure as unacceptable.
Nigeria has previously condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. In a statement reported by the News Agency of Nigeria on September 9, the Federal Government expressed concern over an earlier attack and called on all parties to respect international law, exercise restraint and avoid actions that could endanger civilians or destabilise the region.
However, a separate Nigerian government statement specifically condemning the October 10 and 11 airport attacks could not be independently verified at the time of reporting.
The attacks have also raised broader questions about the safety of travellers visiting Saudi Arabia for religious purposes. However, the 2026 Hajj airlift operation had concluded in May, and no verified information reviewed for this report established that Nigerian Hajj pilgrims were directly affected by the latest strikes.
Authorities continue to assess the impact of the attacks, while the repeated targeting of airport infrastructure has heightened concerns about civilian safety, aviation security and the potential for further regional escalation.
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