Christian missionary Amy Riddering wrote today that “heaven had gained a warrior”: her husband, Mike Riddering, who died in a terror attack at a café and hotel in the capital of Burkina Faso.
“My heart is so heavy and I am having trouble believing he is gone,” Amy posted on Facebook. “Mike was an example in the way he lived and loved. God be glorified! Mike Riddering I will love you always! You left quite a legacy here. I can only imagine the adventures you are having now.”
The United States has not officially confirmed the death of Mike Riddering, an American who had ministered in Burkina Faso since 2011. He had gone to meet a pastor at the Cappuccino restaurant when the attack occurred Friday night. Armed militants opened fire on the café and moved to a hotel across the street, taking hostages. An al-Qaeda affiliate known as AQIM claimed responsibility for the attack....
