Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last October, has been released and will be reunited with his extended family.

Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.

An American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October has been released. Missionary organization SIM International says Kevin Rideout is in good health in the care of U.S.…

An armed group has yet to claim responsibility for Kevin Rideout’s abduction

SIM International announced Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of U.S. officials" after he was kidnapped last October.