What was one of the charges against Abdulmutallab?
Kidnapping
Attempted robbery
Attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction
Cyber terrorism
Answer
Attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction was one of the charges against Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a Nigerian man who attempted to detonate an explosive device while on board Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Christmas Day 2009. The incident resulted in severe burns to Abdulmutallab and several injuries to other passengers and crew members.
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