https://www.mnnonline.org/news/kidnapping-of-missionary-underscores-insurgency-in-the-sahel-region/
"Authorities believe that Rideout's kidnappers took him toward western Niger, "the area where an al-Qaeda affiliate is mainly active," says Djadi.
The U.S. State Department is aware of these events. In a statement to Fox News, a State Department spokesperson said, "It is a top priority for the Trump Administration to look after the safety of every American, and we are seeing efforts from across the U.S. Government to support the recovery and safe return of this U.S. citizen."
