Kano Hisbah demolishes site with fake Prophet’s footprints, spiritual water
A site visited by thousands of people in search of healing has been destroyed by the Kano Hisbah Board which said those who operate the place were fraudsters.
The site located in Hotoron Arewa in Kano metropolis is touted to have a body of water that heals all ailments and has the “footprint” of Prophet Muhammad.
Hundreds of people visit the place daily, which has an etched footprint with water seeping from the spot. This generated claims that it was the footprint of the Prophet, making people to rush there spiritual healing and blessings.
The Hisbah board said it had to quickly intervene and demolish the place on Monday.
“The place was demolished on Monday after we discovered that some disgruntled elements are using the place to mislead desperate patients seeking treatment.
“We will not allow anyone to exploit the vulnerable under the guise of offering spiritual healing. The site had become a platform for exploitation and fraud, prompting the board to take action,” the Director-General of the board, Dr Abba Sufi said.
He cautioned residents and visitors from outside the state to disregard any claims about the fraudulent claims of healing powers of the location.
