Nigeria hostages murder: David Cameron’s statement in full
”After months of not knowing where they were being held, we received credible
information about their location.
”A window of opportunity arose to secure their release.
”We also had reason to believe that their lives were under imminent and
growing danger.
”Preparations were made to mount an operation to attempt to rescue Chris and
Franco. Together with the Nigerian Government, today I authorised it to go
ahead, with UK support.
”It is with great regret that I have to say that both Chris and Franco have
lost their lives.
”We are still awaiting confirmation of the details, but the early indications
are clear that both men were murdered by their captors, before they could be
rescued.
”Our immediate thoughts must be with Chris and Franco’s families, and we
offer them our sincerest condolences.
”Both families have endured a terrible ordeal, and this is a devastating
moment for all of them.
”The Foreign Office have been in regular contact with the McManus family
since Chris’s capture. I spoke to them just before Christmas and I have
spoken to them again with the news this afternoon.
”I want to take this opportunity to thank the Nigerian authorities, and
President Jonathan personally, for all they have done to help find Chris,
and combat terrorism.
”I also want to pay tribute to all those, including UK personnel, who worked
so hard to try to bring Chris home safely. I am very sorry that this ended
so tragically.
”I ask that the media respect the family’s privacy and allow them time to
come to terms with their loss.
”Terrorism and appalling crimes such as these are a scourge on our world.
No-one should be in any doubt about our determination to fight and to defeat
them.”
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