BombScare: Reason Why Delta Airlines Lagos/Atlanta flight landed in Senegal

Editi Effiong, A Twitter user said that a passenger was apprehended after being suspected of smuggling  explosives onto the plane.
The management of the airlines however said that the plane was diverted to Dakar for precautionary reasons and not because there were explosives on board the plane.
Punch reports:
Delta Airlines Director Corporate Communications, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Olivia Cullis, said “Delta flight DL55 from Lagos to Atlanta diverted to Dakar, Senegal for precautionary reasons.
“After a short stop, the flight resumed to the United States. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our number one priority.”
There had been speculations that a passenger on the airliner had explosives on him, with the intention of blowing up the plane. An unexpected electrical fault in the plane did not help matters as it further sparked more suspicion.
Tweets below:
Airlines. However, here are some tweets about the alleged incident: