US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization said Friday.

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Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials,” SIM International said in a statement.

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He will soon be reunited with his extended family, the statement added.