U.S. citizen kidnapped in Niger rescued in military operation

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So, this US citizen has a farm in Niger? Also, I"m hearing the Seals did the rescue.

U.S. citizen kidnapped in Niger rescued in military operation​

Philipe Nathan Walton was taken from his farm in southern Niger early Tuesday.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

10/31/2020 09:43 AM EDT

An American citizen kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger this past week has been rescued in a U.S. military operation in neighboring Nigeria, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Saturday.

Philipe Nathan Walton was taken from his farm in Massalata in southern Niger early Tuesday morning by armed kidnappers who demanded a ransom from the man’s father.

The Defense Department confirmed the operation Saturday, saying it took place in northern Nigeria.
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