A Biden administration official announced that Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker kidnapped in a West African country in 2016, has been freed after more than six years in captivity.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed the release in a statement on Twitter, saying he’s “gratified and relieved” to announce that Woodke has been freed. He credited the government of Niger and U.S. officials for helping to secure the 62-year-old’s freedom.
“I’m gratified & relieved to see the release of U.S. hostage Jeff Woodke after over six years in captivity,” Sullivan wrote in the post. “The U.S. thanks Niger for its help in bringing him home to all who miss & love him. I thank so many across our government who’ve worked tirelessly toward securing his freedom.”…