By Lex Harvey, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was held captive in Niger for nine months has been released to US officials, the missionary organization he worked for said Friday.
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."
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.
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.
Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials,” SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family. (Image credit: AP Photo)
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.
President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that Kevin Rideout, an American missionary captured by a terrorist group in Niger last year, was safely returned to the United States. “I am proud to announce that Kevin Rideout, a wonderful Christian Missionary, is back in United States Custody,” Trump wro…
A Christian missionary pilot who has been imprisoned for nearly a year has been released, prompting gratitude for answered prayers as the United States citizen becomes the latest American detained abroad to come home in the past year and a half.
Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger in October, has been released, President Trump and Rideout's organization said Friday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
An American missionary, held captive for nine harrowing months in Niger, has finally been freed, with his release confirmed by both a mission agency and high-ranking U.S. officials.
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