ZAMBOANGA CITY : Philippine police have captured a notorious bandit leader linked to many kid–nappings and murders in the southern city of Tacurong.

Police said Datukan Samad, who escaped from jail along with 10 hardened criminals in July 2012, was captured early Thursday while drinking with friends in a bar.

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