Trump Celebrates Return of US Missionary Kidnapped in West Africa The safe return of US missionary Emily Wilson, kidnapped in February in Nigeria's Kogi state, has sparked jubilation in Washington D. C.
, with President Trump hailing the rescue as a "great victory" for American diplomacy.
Background of the Kidnapping Wilson, 35, was working with a local charity when she was abducted by armed men on February 20th near the town of Lokoja.