Nigerian bandits who kidnapped more than 150 churchgoers are demanding 17 motorbikes in return

It comes after attackers raided three different churches in conflict-hit Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria, on Sunday.

They seized 177 people – before 11 managed to escape.

It marks one of the largest mass abductions in recent months for the country – which has been plagued by sectarian violence.

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The abductors are now demanding 17 motorcycles – costing roughly $1,000 each – to begin negotiations for their release, local residents told the Associated Press.

Local village leader Ishaku Dan’azumi said: “They said that they want 17 motorcycles (and) have not told us yet that they need money.

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Sebastine Barde, president of the Adara Development Association ethnic group in the district, added: “The abductors said they lost 17 motorcycles and they want their replacement.”

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