American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has been freed after spending more than nine months in captivity following his abduction in Niger last year. His organisation, SIM International, said Rideout is in good health and is now under the care of United States officials as arrangements are made for him to return to his family.
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Kevin Rideout was abducted in Niger in October 2025.
He spent more than nine months in captivity.
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