Radicalised in London
Probes into the movements of the ‘Detroit 253′ bomber, 23 year old Nigerian student Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, have shown links to radical Islamic groups in the UK. They also show that he made a number of visits to East London Mosque.
The New York Times also reports Abdulmutallab studied at the University College London between 2005 and 2008 where he was president of the UCL Islamic Society.
From the Independent:
Security agencies in Britain are investigating reports that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the young Nigerian accused of attempting to blow up a transatlantic airliner, contacted radical Muslims while studying at university in London, The Independent understands.
Mohammed Mutallab, a cousin of the arrested man, has claimed that the 23-year-old came under the influence of extremist groups while in this country, and associates claim he visited the East London Mosque, which has attracted criticism for hosting Muslim hardline preachers, three times.
