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.
Where: Nigeria, United States, Washington, New York
Exact coordinates
nigeria: 9.080, 8.680
united states: 37.090, -95.710
washington: 38.910, -77.040
new york: 40.710, -74.010
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