British Hostage Reportedly Killed by Niger Delta Avengers

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Niger Delta Militants

One of four British hostages abducted by the Niger Delta Avengers has reportedly been killed by the group.

This comes courtesy of the BBC who report that while 3 other hostages were released, but one, Ian Squire, was not so fortunate.

The other three released were; Alanna Carson, David Donovan and Shirley Donovan. The Donovans are reported to have lived in Nigeria for the past 14 years, running a charity called New Foundations, which gave aid to remote villages in the Niger Delta.

However, according to the Punch, senior military sources have said that Squire died as a result of Asthma.

The source said; “Unfortunately, one of the male victims who is asthmatic and diabetic at the same time, died while in captivity as a result of complications from his ailments. Squire was not killed by the militants. He died while in captivity around a bush within Bayelsa and Delta states. It’s an unfortunate situation. We’re not aware if any ransom was paid.”

 

 

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