Press release expressing solidarity and condemnation of the criminal attack on Mohamed Nejjar, Vice-Chairman of Salé Municipal Council

Following the heinous attack on Mr Mohamed Nejjar, Vice-Chairman of the Salé Local Council, while he was on a field mission in the Souk Laghzal square in the old medina, on the afternoon of Tuesday 15 April 2025, causing injuries to the head and arm after being stabbed with a knife by an individual and requiring emergency surgery. The president and members of the Salé municipal council, together with the municipal officials, express their firm condemnation and deep denunciation of this cowardly criminal act, which constitutes a serious attack on the principle of respect for elected institutions and the physical integrity of citizens’ representatives in the exercise of their duties.

While strongly condemning this cruel behaviour towards others, which has nothing to do with the values of citizenship and mutual respect, and asserting its absolute rejection of any form of violence or threat against elected representatives or civil servants in the performance of their professional duties, the Local Council expresses its absolute and constant solidarity with Mr Mohamed Nejjar, known for his good character, good conduct, seriousness, integrity and dedication in the performance of his duties in the service of the town’s affairs and the local public interest.

The President of the Council of the Municipality of Salé, on his own behalf and on behalf of all the elected representatives and civil servants of the Municipality, extends his warmest wishes for a speedy recovery to Brother Mohamed Nejjar, asking Almighty God to grant him a speedy recovery and to return him to his family, his colleagues and his duties in the best of health and in full form.

The Council calls on the various authorities concerned to take the necessary measures to prevent any recurrence of such attacks, which have the effect of undermining the climate of trust and stability prevailing in the city.

Omar Sentissi

President of the municipality of Salé