American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months
American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after being held captive in Niger for nine months. While the circumstances of his abduction and release remain largely undisclosed, US officials confirmed he is in good health.
Soldiers on patrol in Niamey. Kevin Rideout was kidnapped in Niger’s capital and no armed group claimed responsibility for the abduction./Getty Images Soldiers on patrol in Niamey. Kevin Rideout was kidnapped in Niger’s capital and no armed group claimed responsibility for the abduction./Getty Images Niger American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials
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