American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after 9 months in captivity

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,” SIM International said in a statement. He will soon be reunited with his extended family, it added.