Notorious Muktadir siblings said to be behind latest kidnapping after months on the run


Wanted men: Nikson (left) and his brother Badong.

KOTA KINABALU: The shadow of the notorious Muktadir brothers looms over the latest disappearance of five Malaysian sailors whose tugboat was found listing in waters off Lahad Datu on Monday.

According to Filipino sources based in Jolo, the other Tawi-Tawi-based brothers known as Badong @ Brown and his brother Nikson @ Nelson are said to be back in business after a few months on the run.

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