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Pilot Kevin Rideout Returns Home | Philadelphia News
Fifty-year-old American pilot Kevin Rideout, kidnapped in Niger 19 years ago while serving as a missionary pilot, is now safely in U.S. custody and on his way home — a major victory for the White House and Africa Command after months of intense efforts, including surveillance missions from Nigeria. Though details remain hazy — including his final captors and exact rescue location — recent images confirm he’s in good health and under FBI care. His case underscores the persistent threats in the region, where U.S. forces continue supporting Nigeria’s fight against extremists — including the…
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