Family pay tribute to British man killed in Nigeria

THE family of a British quantity surveyor captured and killed in Nigeria have described him as someone who “always made people feel special”, as mourners gathered at his funeral today.

More than 600 people arrived to pay their respects at the funeral service of Chris McManus, 28, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who was killed earlier this month.

Mr McManus and Italian co-worker Franco Lamolinara died on 8 March as Nigerian troops and UK Special Boat Service (SBS) commandos tried to end their captivity.

In a eulogy to him read out on their behalf at Oldham’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Patrick RC Church, his parents Michael and Laura said: “He felt lucky in making friends in all areas of his life. He was able to establish long-lasting friendships without understanding this was his knack.

“He treasured his family. He loved us all so much.

“He always made people feel so special and we feel privileged that we knew him.”