A Perth doctor who was kidnapped in 2016 has finally been released, allowing him to reunite with his family for the first time in seven years.
Kenneth Elliott, 88, was abducted along with his wife Jocelyn on January 15, 2016 by a group believed to be linked to al-Qaeda in Burkina Faso, where they'd lived for more than 40 years.
"We acknowledge the strength and resilience Dr Elliott and members of his family have shown through the most difficult of circumstances. "We express our relief that Dr Elliott is free and thank the Australian Government and all who have been involved over time to secure his release. We also continue to pray for those still held and wish them freedom and safe return to their loved ones.
Jocelyn and Kenneth Elliott were kidnapped in January 2016. Jocelyn was released three weeks later however Kenneth was held for a further seven years. Picture: Facebook
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