The British Government has spoken
concerning the kidnap of four of its citizens and the subsequent killing of one
of them, Ian Squire by their abductors.
Ian was killed by the suspected
kidnappers while three others were released and returned safely after Nigerian
authorities negotiated their freedom.
The circumstances surrounding Ian
Squire’s death, three weeks after his kidnap, were not immediately clear.
Ian and fellow Christian charity
workers, David and Shirley Donovan and Alanna Carson were working as
missionaries when they were abducted from their accommodation in Delta State in
the early hours of October 13.
The family of the victims and the
British Foreign Office in separate statements thanked the Nigerian Government
for ensuring the released of the survived victims.
The family statement pleaded that
their privacy be respected, “We are grateful for the support received by the
British High Commission, and help from the Nigerian authorities in negotiating
their release.
“We are delighted and relieved
that Alanna, David and Shirley have returned home safely. Our thoughts are now
with the family and friends of Ian as we come to terms with his sad death.
“This has been a traumatic time
for our loved ones who were kidnapped and for their families and friends here
in the UK. We would therefore ask that the media respect our privacy as we come
to terms with the news. We will not be making any further comment.
Similarly, the Foreign Affairs
Office added that the incident was traumatic. It said, “We are supporting the
families of four British people who were abducted on 13 October in Nigeria, one
of whom was tragically killed.
“This has clearly been a
traumatic time for all concerned, and our staff will continue to do all we can
to support the families.
“We are grateful to the Nigerian
authorities, and are unable to comment given the ongoing nature of their
investigations.
“We are grateful to media for
respecting the privacy of the families.”
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