Police Clarify Misleading Information on Child Abductions
The General Directorate of National Security has officially dismissed alarming rumors circulating on social media regarding alleged child abductions occurring in Tangier, Larache, and Kenitra. The agency emphasized that the information shared online is nothing more than misleading rumors based on inaccurate facts or distorted interpretations.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the national security's information vigilance department reported that they had detected digital content circulating across various social media platforms. This content included an audio recording, a digital post, and a video clip, all claiming that there had been successive child abductions in these cities. The first incident was purported to have occurred outside a school in Tangier, the second near a mosque during Tarawih prayers in Larache, and the third in a residential neighborhood in Kenitra.
To clarify these claims, the General Directorate of National Security conducted thorough investigations which revealed the falsity of each allegation. For instance, in the first case discussed in the audio recording, the individual involved was identified as a woman exhibiting signs of mental health issues. She frequently approached the educational institution to request study materials. Medical assessments confirmed her mental illness, and investigations showed she had not engaged in any abduction attempts or lured any children, contrary to what was claimed in the recording.
As for the second incident that was shared via a post alleging a kidnapping attempt in Larache, investigations revealed that it was a false report. The situation arose from the suspicion of some passersby regarding a veiled woman standing near a mosque, who was later found to be waiting for her husband to finish his prayers. Testimonies collected indicated that she exhibited no suspicious or aggressive behavior.
Regarding the third allegation, a video surfaced claiming a child was subjected to an attempted abduction in Kenitra. However, the child's father came forward to the police upon discovering the video and refuted the claims, clarifying that his son had merely been harassed by an individual with mental health issues, and there was no attempt at abduction involved.
In conclusion, the General Directorate of National Security reiterated its call for citizens to exercise caution when sharing news and to refrain from disseminating false information that could incite public panic and undermine the sense of security within the community.
As reported by assabah.ma.
