In London, the Cobra committee which includes the Prime Minister and oversees national security operations met to monitor the situation. The Director of Special Forces was in constant contact with the SBS commanding officer and other intelligence agencies, including MI6. The Government’s listening service at GCHQ Cheltenham used mobile phone and satellite technology to inform the commandos of the hostages’ position. Backed up by Nigerian forces, the SBS team launched the raid at 10am British time. Despite killing at least two of the terrorists, they were unable to prevent other kidnappers murdering Mr McManus and Mr Lamolinara. The raid led to a lengthy firefight between jihadists and the British and Nigerian forces.