However, he conceded that there was no specific profile for suicide bombers, as according to him, they have diverse cultural backgrounds, religion, race, creed or gender, but they share some common characteristics that define a potential suicide bomber. Mba called on citizens to watch out for such suspicious persons whose hands are often placed in their pockets, on the detonator, ready to set off the bomb at the slightest opportunity.
Mba said such persons may carry big bags or backpacks and often walk awkwardly, which is usually due to the unsuitable attire they are wearing and the weight of the explosive devices tied around their body. He said they often carry out surveillance and identify vulnerable areas before attacks. He further stated that suicide bombers have an unusual herbal body odour, caused by the incense used in the final rituals performed on them before their suicide mission.