A member of Morocco's 12th Mobile Intervention Unit (UMI), commonly known as the "Gainde," has publicly accused a superior officer of physical assault. In a video testimony that circulated online in early April 2026, the officer described being violently punched in the face by a commander during an incident at their base in Casablanca.
The Moroccan Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) confirmed it had opened an administrative investigation into the allegations. In an official statement, the DGSN emphasized its commitment to disciplinary rules and stated that any proven violations would be met with severe sanctions, in accordance with the law.
The case has sparked discussion on social media and among local human rights observers about accountability within security forces. The public airing of such grievances from within a police unit is a rare occurrence in Morocco.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details regarding potential disciplinary actions have been released by authorities as of April 17, 2026.
