A site where people go to fetch “healing water”, has been demolished by the Kano Hisbah Board.
Explaining the reasons for the demolition, the board said it acted swiftly after receiving reports of mass gatherings and unverified spiritual claims.
Confirming the demolition on Wednesday, the Director-General of the board, Dr Abba Sufi, said the demolition took place on Monday.
The site located in Hotoron Arewa, within the Kano metropolis has attracted thousands of residents and visitors who believe in the site’s purported spiritual healing powers.
There were particularly widespread claims that the site contains the footprint of Prophet Mohammad.
The site consequently drew large crowds of Muslim faithful after a muddy imprint resembling a footprint purportedly appeared on the ground, with water seeping from the spot.
Rumours quickly spread that the site contained “Holy Water” and bore the footprint of the Prophet, prompting people to visit in search of spiritual healing and blessings.
