ritish nationwide Philip Mawer seems to have died after he was caught up in an assault by Islamist militants in northern Mozambique, his employer has claimed.

His employer, RA International, reported in a statement on behalf of his loved ones on Thursday: “It appears that Philip died while seeking to escape from the siege by ISIS-linked insurgents of the Amarula Hotel.”

Mr Mawer worked at the hotel compound for the Dubai-based business that presented residing quarters and other logistics for expat personnel.

He formerly told mates of the hazards of performing in places on a regular basis specific by militants.

Five decades back on a Fb update he wrote: “Currently dodging rocket assaults in Mogadishu.”

Officials explained dozens were being useless adhering to the assault focusing on stores, financial institutions and a armed forces barracks.

Minister for Africa James Duddridge tweeted at the time of the assault: “The Uk wholeheartedly condemns the appalling violence in Cabo Delgado. It need to stop. We are speaking to British persons in the location.”

Soraya Narfeldt, Main Government Officer, RA Intercontinental, reported: “This is the most difficult news for the households of all of those unaccounted for, and their colleagues and pals.

“We are working to be certain the households are supported in this deeply stressing time and are also doing the job really intently with the authorities.

“The safety and security of our personnel is our optimum precedence. We had been ready to react quickly upon listening to of the assault to evacuate a significant amount of people today to additional secure spots with the assist of our disaster administration spouse, Broll Danger Administration.

“All of our views and prayers are with the cherished kinds of those who continue to be unaccounted for.”

This tale is getting updated.