American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed

An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."

A Christian missionary from the U.S. in Niger has been released after being kidnapped in the African country’s capital roughly ten months ago, according to his mission organization.  SIM International announced Friday that Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of U.S. officials.” Rideout was kidnapped outside hi

Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organisation has said. Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials” and would soon be reunited with

Rideout is on his way to the United States, the Times said, adding that he was in good health based on proof-of-life images that were provided to American officials in the past 48 hours.

An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released