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Kevin Rideout was taken from outside his home in Niger's capital in October, and U.S. officials scrambled to bring him home.
American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after more than nine months in captivity in Niger, but details of how he was freed remain unclear.
Kevin Rideout was held captive for nine months after being kidnapped just 150 feet from Niger's presidential palace in the capital city of Niamey.
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.
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
Kevin Rideout, a pilot, had been abducted from his home in the country's capital, Niamey, last fall. His mission organization said he was in "good health" after his release.
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 organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials.
An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released ...