Maybe they're playing "hot potato".
I am sure that some of the context of the question was left out by accident. "You have a choice, we can (a)put a bullet in your head, (b)cut your head off, or (c) return your sorry ass to the Saudis who will throw you in jail for the rest of your life?" I am sure that it was out of love of country he opted to be handed over to Saudi security forces.