Police Force
PRO, Frank Mba has stated easy ways Nigerians can identify a suicide bomber if
they spot one. He described the way they move, their reactions, how they try to
avoid eye contacts with people around and lots more. What he said;
Characteristics
of a potential suicide bomber
There is no
specific profile for anyone who engages himself in suicide bombing. A suicide
bomber can come from nearly every cultural background, religion, race, creed or
gender. However, the following are common characteristics of a potential
suicide bomber.
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Through his
behaviour
He behaves
in a way similar to someone with no future.
His mental
state could present clues – his eyes are secretive, he makes obvious attempt to
avoid eye contact with the people he perceived to be his enemies and always
looking at every possible exit.
Mumbling
prayers – may be fervently praying to himself, showing the impression of
whispering to someone else.
He shows no
response to any authoritative voice, command or instruction.
Through his
appearance
He wears
clothes that are unsuitable for the present-day weather. For instance, wearing
of sweater or rain-coat during hot weather.
He wears
slack or puffy clothes. This gives the impression that his body is excessively
larger than his head or feet.
Sweating –
resulting from tension and stress or wearing of unsuitable clothes. For
instance, wearing a heavy coat during high weather temperature.
He appears
to be focused and more vigilant on his target.
He will usually
have his hands placed in the pocket, around the button of the detonator and
ready to set off the bomb at the slightest opportunity.
He carries
big bags or backpacks tightly with wires piercing out of the bag.
He may most
likely have a clean shave or low hair-cut especially when he is ready to carry
out the task. This may be done to disguise his real appearance.
He displays
signs of drug use. For instance, his pupils become enlarged with fixed staring.
His breathings
are heavy and rapid.
Mostly male
who falls between the age range of 16 to 30 years of age.
He looks
aggressive, restless, irritable and nervous.
Through his
movement
He walks
awkwardly or clumsily in an unusual and odd manner. This is usually due to the
unsuitable attire he is wearing and sometimes due to the weight of the
explosive devices tied around his body.
He tries to
be evasive in movement. This unusual gait is adopted to evade security agents
and some other persons who may foil his plans.
Often times,
he may not know the route to his target destination very well, hence he may
occasionally ask for directions. One of the suicide bombers that struck at a
church in Kaduna in late 2013 had to ask commercial motorcyclists for direction
to the church he eventually struck.
Through his
kind of person/other features
He tries to
blend into a group which he clearly does not belong to. For instance, he tries
to attend Church worship services even as a non-Christian with clear intention
to carry out surveillance and identify vulnerable areas before attack.
He
demonstrates forceful actions in order to reach his desired target by pushing
the crowd so as to find his way into a restricted area or showing desperations
to reach a crowded point or particular target.
He will
usually have an unusual herbal smell. This is as a result of incense used in
the final rituals performed on him as he takes off for the suicide mission.
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