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American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

The Guardian World · 14 August 2026 at 15:55

American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

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.

Serving in Mission International said Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials” and would soon be reunited with his extended family.

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American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

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