Nigerian government orders probe into U. S. plane bombing attempt

Nigerian Vice President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the country's security agencies to investigate an apparent attempted attack on a U.S. passenger plane, the government said on Saturday.




A Nigerian man believed to be linked to al Qaeda militants was in custody on Saturday after he tried to ignite an explosive device on the plane as it approached Detroit, U.S. officials said.

"As a nation we abhor all forms of terrorism. The Vice President ,  has directed Nigerian security agencies to commence full investigation of the incident," Information Minister Dora Akunyili said in a statement.

"While steps are being taken to verify the identity of the alleged suspect and his motives, our security agencies will cooperate fully with the American authorities in the ongoing investigations," the statement said.

Officials from Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority and its Federal Ports Authority met on Saturday to discuss the incident.

"All the necessary security measures are in place in Nigeria. Any passenger, including crew members, on any flight is subject to the same security screening," a spokesman for Nigeria's Federal Airport Authority said.

Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation, roughly equally divided between Christians and Muslims spread across more than 200 ethnic groups who generally live peacefully side by side.

There has been no conclusive evidence of an al Qaeda presence in the West African nation, although it arrested a group of Islamists with suspected links to al Qaeda in 2007.

Some Western diplomats have expressed concern that -- with its huge population, widespread poverty and strategic importance as an oil supplier to the West and to China -- Nigeria could become a target for radical Islamic groups.

http://odili.net/news/source/2009/dec/26/101.html

Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation, roughly equally divided between Christians and Muslims spread across more than 200 ethnic groups who generally live peacefully side by side.

Longgggggggggggggggg hissssssssssssss.these folks neva cease to amaze me

wow! Very quick response .,,,,24 hours after! When did Obama respond again?
No wonder this place is going down the drain!

Next point of action is to allocate $100M towards the investigation.

I'm surprised they even made a statement. bunch of idiots lol!!!! If that dumb naija-arab jackass wanted to blow something up so bad, he should have gone to visit his father's friends in the "NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF IDIOTS".

Martian:

I'm surprised they even made a statement. bunch of idiots lol!!!! If that dumb naija-arab jackass wanted to blow something up so bad, he should have gone to visit his father's friends in the "NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF IDIOTS".

LWKMD

Nigeria my beloved why you too dey f***k up. i am not surprised sha. that woman with oral dysentry(Dora Akunyuli) has said that the boy sneaked into the country on the 24th and sneaked out the same day. wonders will never end. Even the boy's father is telling the truth and Nigerian Govt wants to love-vendor the story,why cant they simply accept the truth and face the fact that terrorism is going to me added to our CV?God help us.

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What are they really going to find out, after all they have label us a Terrorist Nation, i wish they went on the day the thing happen and work with the Us and find out all the Information together, both UK and US

I am so Sad with this News of Bombing, this not our thing at all

Naija for show! Northwestern Plane no land Nigeria, the guy was arrested and detained in USA, explosive (as the guy talk) came from Yemen, the guy papa don complain to US and FBI six months age, so which investigation again is these block-brains Nigeria politicians going to do? Another avenue to embezzle tax payers money, na only God go burn them!

So pathetic!

Which Agency wanna do the probing? Make una go si don

WELL I WON'T BE SURPRISED TO LATER HEAR THAT THE NIGERIAN GOVT WOULD REQUEST FOR THE HANDOVER OF THE BOMBER TO FACE JAIL TERMS IN NIGERIA,
AS HAVE GATHERED ON THIS SAME FORUM THAT THE BOMBER IS A SON OF A BIG BANKER IN NIGERIA, ,ONCE THE GUY IS REALISED TO NIGERIA WE SHOULD NOT EXPECT ANYMORE STORIES AS HE WOULD BE REALISED AND MAY PROBABLY CHANGE PASSPORT DETAILS AND RELOCATE TO OTHER COUNTRIES,

the US would not even allow nigerian officials to see the trial not to talk of release him to nigeria

Let us see what will come out from the Nigerian investigations. . . . .

MrCrackles:

Let us see what will come out from the Nigerian investigations. . . . .

dont hold your breath or expect much. nothing as usual just like every other probe gone underground.

dora just should be ashamed for what she is just saying like an uneducated illiterate. you expect someone like her to have good advisers that can prepare a well and honest story. 24hrs them they order investigation, sneaked into the country, lol, no be airport him pass, ooo, i forgot once you be big man pickin, personal escort dey wait for you for arrival. final note. another avenue for looting in the name of investigation expense. ermmmm. ok no further comment.

axeman85:

dont hold your breath or expect much. nothing as usual just like every other probe gone underground.

dora just should be ashamed for what she is just saying like an uneducated illiterate. you expect someone like her to have good advisers that can prepare a well and honest story. 24hrs them they order investigation, sneaked into the country, lol, no be airport him pass, ooo, i forgot once you be big man pickin, personal escort dey wait for you for arrival. final note. another avenue for looting in the name of investigation expense. ermmmm. ok no further comment.

I am actually not expecting much but we will see. . .
Going by the media reception the story has had worldwide, people home and beyond would be keen on any news. . .

sherrify:

WELL I WON'T BE SURPRISED TO LATER HEAR THAT THE NIGERIAN GOVT WOULD REQUEST FOR THE HANDOVER OF THE BOMBER TO FACE JAIL TERMS IN NIGERIA,
AS HAVE GATHERED ON THIS SAME FORUM THAT THE BOMBER IS A SON OF A BIG BANKER IN NIGERIA, ,ONCE THE GUY IS REALISED TO NIGERIA WE SHOULD NOT EXPECT ANYMORE STORIES AS HE WOULD BE REALISED AND MAY PROBABLY CHANGE PASSPORT DETAILS AND RELOCATE TO OTHER COUNTRIES,

He can even later contest as a presidential candidate in this country. unless PDP no exist again

Nonsense! after they have destroyed the future of nigerian youth

Orders probe in to what? I don't think DHS and CIA would even want to share national secrets with a "Terrorist Nation" I mean what do you guys think? Its not enough about the bad things Nigeria is known about; Fraud and Corruption, another has been added; Terrorism. I pity for all those people hoping someday to leave Nigeria, their luck just went down more. DHS and the state dept would be extremely cautious about how they give Nigerian citizens visa and even those one who have filed their naturalization would go under added security screening just to be sure, all in the name of an idiot somewhere tried to be stupid. He should go and thank his god that President. Bush is no longer in power, he would have seen experienciend how they tortured terrorist in Bush regime.

Does anyone not smell a rotten rat any where? the US are the mnost uncredible gov in the world. the schemes and lies they tell can be so believable that everyone's surprise can be forgiven, But guys i wont beleive a word reported. Everything about this case seems cooked up to me, look at the bigger pisture. Do you know how many times they have used economic assassins to destablize Nigeria? with our callous and slow witted leaders? come on now! It is the begin of  a well played out scheme to get us to play the game in the globalization quest. Abeg i nor fit talk. ppl wise up!

Angeleyz:

Does anyone not smell a rotten rat any where? the US are the mnost uncredible gov in the world. the schemes and lies they tell can be so believable that everyone's surprise can be forgiven, But guys i wont beleive a word reported. Everything about this case seems cooked up to me, look at the bigger pisture. Do you know how many times they have used economic assassins to destablize Nigeria? with our callous and slow witted leaders? come on now! It is the begin of  a well played out scheme to get us to play the game in the globalization quest. Abeg i nor fit talk. ppl wise up!

I THINK U R ON DRUGS: FOR GOD'S SAKE THIS BOY WAS TRYING TO DETONATE A BOMB ON A US PLANE, HE WAS SUBDUE, THE FATHER MADE A COMPLAIN ABT THIS BOY EXTREME RELIGIOUS VIEWS, HE GOT HIS LEGS BURN IN THE PROCESS. HOW IS THE STORY COOKED UP . DID US PAY THE BOY TO DO THAT. I DONT EVEN UNDERSTAND U SELF. THE FACT THAT A TOPIC IS UP DOESNT MEAN THAT EVERY BOY SHLD CONTRIBUTE

No comment! Nigeria just keeps getting sicker by d day!

The senate and house of assembly as part of their oversight function should inaugurate a commitee with some millions of Naira as sitting allowance to look into this issue. This is a big guys kid so all effort should be made to save him (just the same way James Theif Ibori was discharged). I pity this country.

osamaobama:

I THINK U R ON DRUGS: FOR GOD'S SAKE THIS BOY WAS TRYING TO DETONATE A BOMB ON A US PLANE, HE WAS SUBDUE, THE FATHER MADE A COMPLAIN ABT THIS BOY EXTREME RELIGIOUS VIEWS, HE GOT HIS LEGS BURN IN THE PROCESS. HOW IS THE STORY COOKED UP . DID US PAY THE BOY TO DO THAT. I DONT EVEN UNDERSTAND U SELF. THE FACT THAT A TOPIC IS UP DOESNT MEAN THAT EVERY BOY SHLD CONTRIBUTE

I'ts my opinion sweetie and i assure there are no chemicals in my blood stream, it clouds the mind, trust me in the age we live in i need to keep my mind fluff free. This is wat a forum is for just because you disagree does not call for abuse. i have read your response and totally agree with one thing and that is  '' its just your own opinion''  

which Nigerian govt. is it the one based in Saudi? abeg na today.

osamaobama:

I THINK U R ON DRUGS:   FOR GOD'S SAKE THIS BOY WAS TRYING TO DETONATE A BOMB ON A US PLANE, HE WAS SUBDUE, THE FATHER MADE A COMPLAIN ABT THIS BOY EXTREME RELIGIOUS VIEWS, HE GOT HIS LEGS BURN IN THE PROCESS. HOW IS THE STORY COOKED UP . DID US PAY THE BOY TO DO THAT. I DONT EVEN UNDERSTAND U SELF. THE FACT THAT A TOPIC IS UP DOESNT MEAN THAT EVERY BOY SHLD CONTRIBUTE

You don't expect everyone to see the bigger picture, you know some people use ignorance to hide away from the truth, or perhaps use it as an excuse. I would advice you don't waste much time explaining to her because she sure knows the truth and is entitled to her opinion as well.