David Cameron statement: Nigeria hostages ‘murdered by their captors before they could be rescued’

“A window of opportunity arose to secure their release. We also had
reason to believe that their lives were under imminent and growing danger,”
he said.

“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 prime minister added.

“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.

Mr Cameron thanked President Jonathan of Nigeria for his government’s work and
paid tribute to the UK forces who worked to bring them home.

“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,” he added.

It is understood between 16 and 20 SBS commandos were involved in the
operation. All British forces are safe.

David
Cameron’s statement in full

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