According to police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, Shaiful Islam was reported missing earlier this month at the Park Road Police Station. He says Islam's vehicle was found parked at the parking bay outside the Park Road Police Station premises. 

Makhele further explains that the victim, before being kidnapped, was allegedly robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash that he collected after delivering stock in Dealesville.

He says it was evident that Islam was kidnapped after his family received numerous anonymous calls demanding ransom money. Makhele adds that the amount of money that was demanded varied and it was clear that more than one suspect was involved.

He says following a police investigation, five men were arrested in connection with the kidnapping. The first suspect, who is a 50-year-old man, was arrested in Hilton, Bloemfontein. Makhele adds that this led to the arrest of two other men aged 36 and 41.

He says, “Information then led the police to Springfontein where the victim was kept in captivity. When the police arrived at the house in Springfontein, they found Mr Islam guarded by two African males. The 24-year-old and 29-year-old South Africans were also arrested as suspects. A case of kidnapping and robbery was registered at the Park Road Police Station.”

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