A child who said 'I will scan the school' in Tokat was taken into custody.

A child who said 'I will scan the school' in Tokat was taken into custody.

21.04.2026 22:21

In Niksar district of Tokat, a middle school student sent a message to his friends saying, 'Don't come to school, I will shoot.' The 14-year-old student, who was detained upon the report, was referred to judicial authorities.

A student in Niksar district of Tokat was taken into custody over a message he sent to his friends saying, "Don't come to school, I will scan it."

"DON'T COME TO SCHOOL, I WILL SCAN IT"

According to information obtained, on April 20, 2026, around 15:30, at Kaya İsmet Özden Middle School, it was learned that 7th-grade student Y.K. threatened his friends in the same class by saying, "Don't come to school, I will scan the school." Upon the report, teams took action and launched an investigation into the incident.

TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

As a result of the investigations, the 14-year-old child, whose residence was determined, was caught and taken into custody by Niksar District Police Department teams. The suspect child was referred to Niksar Courthouse after procedures at the police station. It was reported that the investigation into the incident continues.

A STUDENT WAS ALSO ARRESTED IN ÇORUM

In Alaca district of Çorum, 10th-grade student S.G. (16) made posts in a messaging group with students about an attack on the school. Upon the allegations, an investigation was initiated by Alaca District Police Department teams. High school student S.G. was taken into custody regarding the issue. The suspect, who was referred to the courthouse after procedures at the police station, was arrested by the court he was brought before.

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