American Missionary Pilot Kidnapped by Islamists in Niger Released, Trump Confirms
Kevin Rideout, who was held captive for nine months, has been released to U.S. officials and will soon be reunited with his family.
TL;DR
- American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has been released after nine months in captivity in Niger.
- He was kidnapped on October 21, 2025, by three unknown men in Niamey.
- President Donald Trump confirmed the release, stating Rideout was kidnapped by Jihadi terrorists.
- Rideout is now in U.S. custody.