A British hostage kidnapped in Nigeria's southern Delta state has been killed and three others freed, the Foreign Office (FCO) has confirmed.
Ian Squire was one of four Britons reportedly taken at about 02:00 local time on 13 October.
The British High Commission and Nigerian authorities negotiated the release of Alanna Carson, David Donovan and Shirley Donovan.
The FCO said it had been a "traumatic time" for those involved.
An FCO spokesperson said that Nigerian authorities were investigating the kidnapping, adding: "Our staff will continue to do all we can to support the families."
Relatives of the four said they were "delighted and relieved" that Ms Carson, Mr Donovan and Mrs Donovan had returned safely.
"Our thoughts are now with the family and friends of Ian as we come to terms with his sad death," they said in a statement issued on their behalf.
"This has been a traumatic time for our loved ones who were kidnapped and for their families and friends here in the UK."
Source: Naija.ng