President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that Kevin Rideout, an American missionary captured by a terrorist group in Niger last year, was safely returned to the United States.

“I am proud to announce that Kevin Rideout, a wonderful Christian Missionary, is back in United States Custody,” Trump wrote on Truth Social late Friday morning. “Kevin was kidnapped by Jihadi terrorists in West Africa — The epicenter of Islamist terrorism, where there have been more deadly attacks in the past year than anywhere else on Earth. Kevin, the United States of America looks forward to welcoming you HOME. Glad to have helped!”