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Kevin Rideout: US missionary abducted in Niger released
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- Kevin Rideout, an American missionary held captive in Niger for over nine months, has been released and is now in the care of US officials, according to the missionary organization SIM.
- Rideout was kidnapped on October 21, 2025, outside his home in Niamey by three unidentified men and taken toward a region known for Islamist militant activity.
- Rideout’s release details remain unclear, including the timing, method, and the identity of his captors at the end of his captivity.
- Niger has experienced increased militant attacks linked to al Qaeda and ISIS, heightening security concerns in the region.
- Rideout is reported to be in good health and is expected to reunite with his family soon.
