HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyawi
The city of Kiko, under the jurisdiction of the Boulmane region, witnessed on Saturday evening the circulation of news on social media stating the disappearance or kidnapping of three students, which raised a state of concern among the local residents.
However, the data that was obtained after the investigations that were initiated by the elements of the Royal Gendarmerie in the Kiko territorial center, confirmed that the circulated news had no basis in truth, and that it was not related to any kidnapping or disappearance operation. According to the available information, the three students left the city normally and of their own free will, after they took a taxi to the city of Sefrou, where they were carrying their school bags and paid the fare to the driver. This concerns the students (M – K), aged 15 years, and (N – H), aged 15 years, in addition to (Kh – M), aged 14 years, where they were found in the city of Sefrou on the same day, without recording any indicators indicating the occurrence of a kidnapping or disappearance operation as it was promoted. In this context, the elements of the Royal Gendarmerie continued, in coordination with the local authorities, their field investigations in order to verify the circulated data and enlighten public opinion, within the framework of efforts aimed at maintaining the security and safety of citizens and preserving their dignity. These investigations contributed to clarifying the truth of the incident and dispelling the anxiety that prevailed among the residents after the spread of the news. And stressing the importance of verifying accuracy before circulating such data, especially when it comes to sensitive issues that affect the safety of children and students.
