Cape Town Police have confirmed that Shahnawaz Asghar has been returned to his family.

Family spokesperson Dawood Esack told News24 he was returned to his home on Thursday night. Esack said Asghar is “both mentally and physically fine”.

The Kensington CPF also confirmed Asghar has been found and is safe with his family.

Kensington CPF Chairperson, Cheslyn Steenberg said, “we can only thank the almighty for the safe return of Shanawaaz. I would like to thank everyone involved in this regard, it is appreciated. Now we have more work to do. Communities must do more to help community policing – working with the law enforcement agencies and not take a step back. We all have a part to play in the quest of a safer Kensington and Factreton, let us stand up and take back our community from criminals. ”

The exact circumstances behind his kidnapping and return are still unclear.

The Grade R boy was allegedly forced into a silver VW Polo by six armed men before 08:00 on Wednesday, as he was heading to school in Kensington.