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. |