Local Authority Official Remanded in Custody Following Elderly Woman's Death in Family Dispute
On June 6, 2026, a judge at the Court of Appeal in Fes ordered the remand of a local authority official, holding the title of "Sheikh Hadri," in the local prison known as "Borkayz," pending investigations into the death of a seventy-year-old woman in the city of Sefrou. This incident occurred following a family dispute that took place in the days prior. The decision to detain the official came after he, along with his wife and one of their children, was referred to the public prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Fes, where they were questioned before being presented to the investigating judge to continue the judicial inquiry and clarify the circumstances surrounding the case, as well as to establish legal responsibilities arising from it.
During the initial interrogation session, the investigating judge decided to continue the prosecution of the local authority official under the charge of assault leading to death without intent, while his wife and son were released on provisional bail. A date was set for the first session of detailed investigations to take place on June 8, 2026.
The events leading to this situation transpired on the evening of the previous Sunday when a dispute erupted between the local authority official's family and that of the victim in Sefrou. Consequently, the elderly woman was rushed to the emergency department of Mohammed V Regional Hospital, where she later succumbed to her health condition. Initial data indicates that the deceased's family accuses the local authority official of causing their relative's death after she was pushed and fell to the ground during the altercation, which, according to their account, led to a significant deterioration in her health. Meanwhile, judicial and security authorities are continuing their investigations while awaiting the results of the autopsy and necessary technical expertise to determine the actual causes of death and uncover all circumstances related to this case.
As reported by alakhbar55.ma.
