1.   After Howes refused to act as a ransom courier for the gunmen, all but he and Huon Hourth were released the same day.

2.   The others were released after Howes refused to act as a ransom courier.

3.   The others were released the same day after Howes refused to act as a ransom courier for the gunmen.

4.   Shortly afterwards, the ex-British serviceman rejected a request to act as a ransom courier for the other men.

5.   The other captives were released the same day after Howes refused to act as a ransom courier for the gunmen.