In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked Tangier's Bir Chifae neighborhood, an eight-month-old infant lost her life at a daycare center due to severe head trauma inflicted by an eight-year-old girl left in charge. Surveillance footage has unveiled the grim reality behind the daycare owner's initial claims, prompting a widespread call for stricter regulations and accountability in childcare facilities across Morocco. An eight-month-old infant tragically died at a daycare center in Tangier's Bir Chifae neighborhood after suffering severe head trauma that led to internal bleeding. The injuries were inflicted by an eight-year-old girl who had been left in charge of caring for her. According to security sources, the child's parents filed a complaint with the Beni Makada Police Department after the daycare owner claimed the infant had «fallen from a height». However, preliminary investigations, supported by footage from the facility's surveillance cameras, disproved this account and revealed horrifying scenes that quickly went viral on social media. Surveillance Footage Exposes the Truth The video shows the young girl handling the baby recklessly before violently throwing her to the ground several times and kicking her repeatedly. The infant suffered critical injuries and internal bleeding, and despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors were unable to save her. Investigations revealed that the eight-year-old, a second-grade student, had been assigned by a daycare employee to «look after the babies» during her after-school visits, which were part of a language support program. Following the public prosecutor's orders, the investigation now involves all parties connected to the tragedy. The daycare owner and employee have been placed in police custody for further questioning. The child perpetrator was handed over to her father, as she is below the age of criminal responsibility under Moroccan law. Authorities also discovered that the girl's mother was wanted in connection with a bounced check case, leading to her arrest and transfer to the competent security services. Although the daycare was found to be officially licensed, investigators noted several alarming irregularities, including overcrowding, poor safety conditions, and a lack of qualified supervision. These revelations have raised serious concerns about oversight and the enforcement of childcare regulations. The incident has sparked outrage across Morocco, with parents and social media users demanding stricter inspections of daycare centers and tougher safety standards to ensure that such facilities remain places of care, not danger, for children.
