American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed

TL;DR

American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after being kidnapped in Niger.
Rideout is in good health and in the care of U.S. officials.
He had been serving as a missionary and pilot in Niger for 19 years.
The kidnapping occurred outside his home in Niamey, the capital.
No armed group has claimed responsibility for the abduction.
Niger has been experiencing increased attacks from jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and ISIS.
The U.S. Embassy had previously warned American citizens of a heightened risk of kidnapping in Niger.

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