The ban by the United States and United Kingdom on devices larger than a cellphone from certain flights was as a result of Intelligence obtained in recent weeks.
Recent information is that Al Qaeda affiliate was perfecting techniques for hiding explosives in batteries and battery compartments of electronic devices.

US officials told CNN on Tuesday that intelligence “indicates terrorist groups continue to target commercial aviation” by “smuggling explosive devices in various consumer items.”
The new security restrictions, announced Tuesday, require airlines based in the Middle East and North Africa to prevent people flying from eight countries from bringing any device bigger than a smartphone aboard their aircraft.

Instead, those electronics need to be stored in the cargo compartment.
The US ban will affect more than 50 flights a day from 10 airports in the mainly Muslim countries, including major hubs such as Dubai and Istanbul.

The nine airlines affected were notified on Tuesday and must comply within 96 hours. The UK ban affects six countries, including two not on the US list: Tunisia and Lebanon.

Itunuoluwa