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A US grand jury has indicted Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab on six counts over an alleged plot to bomb a plane over Detroit on Christmas Day.A US grand jury has indicted Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab on six counts over an alleged plot to bomb a plane over Detroit on Christmas Day.
The charges against the 23-year-old include attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted murder of 290 people on board the plane.The charges against the 23-year-old include attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted murder of 290 people on board the plane.
Mr Abdulmutallab allegedly tried to detonate a bomb on Northwest flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit.Mr Abdulmutallab allegedly tried to detonate a bomb on Northwest flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit.
The plane landed safely after crew and passengers overpowered him.The plane landed safely after crew and passengers overpowered him.
There were 279 passengers and 11 crew on board.There were 279 passengers and 11 crew on board.
Mr Abudmutallab allegedly concealed two explosives - PETN and TATP - in his clothing with other ingredients to make a bomb, according to the court document.Mr Abudmutallab allegedly concealed two explosives - PETN and TATP - in his clothing with other ingredients to make a bomb, according to the court document.
The indictment said the bomb was designed for him to detonate at a time of his choosing.The indictment said the bomb was designed for him to detonate at a time of his choosing.
The counts are:The counts are:
  • attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction
  • attempted murder within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the US
  • willful attempt to destroy and wreck an aircraft
  • willfully placing a destructive device in or near an aircraft which was likely to endanger the safety of the aircraft
  • two counts of possession of a firearm, ie the bomb, in furtherance of violent crime.
  • attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction
  • attempted murder within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the US
  • willful attempt to destroy and wreck an aircraft
  • willfully placing a destructive device in or near an aircraft which was likely to endanger the safety of the aircraft
  • two counts of possession of a firearm, ie the bomb, in furtherance of violent crime.
Mr Abdulmutallab's arraignment date had yet to be set, but could be on Friday, the US Attorney's office in Detroit said. An arraignment will be held on Friday, where the charges will be read to Mr Abdulmutallab and he will have the opportunity to enter a plea.
At the arraignment, the charges will be read to him and he will have the opportunity to enter a plea.
The alleged bombing attempt prompted airport screening changes in numerous countries, with some moving to introduce body scanners.The alleged bombing attempt prompted airport screening changes in numerous countries, with some moving to introduce body scanners.
US President Barack has strongly criticised US intelligence officials for failing to do more to prevent the plot, saying they knew enough about it but failed "to connect the dots".US President Barack has strongly criticised US intelligence officials for failing to do more to prevent the plot, saying they knew enough about it but failed "to connect the dots".
US intelligence officials had known that Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), which claimed involvement in the plot, had been planning an attack against America.US intelligence officials had known that Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), which claimed involvement in the plot, had been planning an attack against America.
Mr Obama also said they knew the group had been working with an individual - now known to be Mr Abdulmutallab.Mr Obama also said they knew the group had been working with an individual - now known to be Mr Abdulmutallab.