US missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after more than nine months
American Kevin Rideout, who worked as a pilot for an evangelical organisation, has been freed after he was kidnapped in October 2025 in Niamey. His release comes as the security situation remains tense in Niger.
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- US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says kbc.co.ke
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- US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says myjoyonline.com
- US missionary regains freedom after nine months in Niger captivity punchng.com
- American missionary released after kidnapping 9 months ago in Niger, organization says cbsnews.com
- American missionary Kevin Rideout released after 9 months in captivity in Niger abcnews.com
- U.S. missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says pbs.org
- US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says bbc.co.uk
