vIndianz.com (26 Dec, 2009) — A Nigerian passenger, alleged to be an al-Qaeda operator, tried to set fire to an inflammable device on board a North West Airlines plane from Amsterdam to Detroit, a development termed as an “attempted act of terrorism” by the White House.
The Nigerian national recognized as Abdul Mudallab, 23, tried to ignite a little explosive device as the plane began its approach for landing on Friday, officials said. The occurrence has encouraged the FBI to issue a countrywide red alert.
The passenger suffered burns as the consequence of his attempt and two other passengers reported minor injuries, however the plane was able to land securely, the New York Times quoted an anti-terrorism official as saying.
FBI agents have started investigations into the occurrence on the suspicion that it was an attempted act of terrorism, the official said. The Nigerian national has been in prison and is being questioned. During preliminary investigation, he has approved about his associations with al-Qaeda.
US President Barack Obama, who is vacationing in Hawaii, was straight away notified.
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- Nigeria’s Jonathan Says Terrorism a Domestic Issue He Can Manage – Bloomberg
- ‘US diplomats tapped official in Special Cell’ – Hindustan Times
- Talks can”t be delinked from cross-border terrorism: BJP – IBNLive.com
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