Miliband: This murder is a horrific event

Leader of the opposition Ed Miliband condemns the murder of the hostages in Nigeria yesterday:

"Our hearts go out to the families of Chris McManus and Franco Lamolinara.

"Their murder is a horrific event. I condemn unreservedly the callous cruelty of their kidnappers and we pay tribute to those who risked their lives in attempting to rescue them."