Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims, foil terrorist attacks in Niger

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims and foiled attempted terrorist attacks on communities in Mariga and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger State. The operations, conducted as part of intensified offensive operations against terrorists and other cri

Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued nine kidnapped victims and foiled terrorist attacks in Niger State, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding comm

An armed group has yet to claim responsibility for Kevin Rideout’s abduction

Kevin Rideout, a pilot with the evangelical missionary agency SIM International, was abducted in the capital, Niamey.

An American missionary held in captivity in Niger for nine months will soon reunite with his family.  Christian missionary pilot Kevin Rideout is free and safe with American officials after his kidnapping last year, his mission organization said Friday. It is not yet known how he escaped captivity or what group was hol

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

[Premium Times] "The troops also recovered one motorcycle and destroyed six others during the operation, while one soldier sustained injuries."

"The troops also recovered one motorcycle and destroyed six others during the operation, while one soldier sustained injuries."