Hundreds of people have been trooping to a location in Hotoron Arewa, a suburb on the outskirts of Kano, to drink and bathe in dirty water believed by locals to have emerged from what they claim are the “footsteps of Prophet Muhammad” boldly inscribed on the ground.
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It was gathered that the scene has become a daily pilgrimage ground, drawing people from far and near, many of whom are afflicted by strange illnesses and believe the water holds miraculous healing powers.
In a video obtained by the media shows, men, women, and children are seen jostling for access to the muddy pool of water.
Some scoop it into plastic bottles, others drink it with cupped hands, and many more pour it over their heads in ritualistic bathes.
The area has taken on the semblance of a spiritual healing ground, with people prostrating, praying, and rubbing the muddy water onto their bodies in solemn reverence.
“People with strange illnesses are also trooping to the site to bathe in the water,” a local resident the media on condition of anonymity.
“Villagers are coming from all over, either to drink the water, collect it in plastic bottles, or bathe in it. They believe it heals.”
The water, believed by locals to be sacred, appears to be seeping from markings interpreted by some as the footprints of the Prophet Muhammad.
While there is no scientific or religious verification of the claim, the narrative has spread rapidly through social media and word-of-mouth, fueling a surge in visits.
“There’s no control,” the source added. “Entire families are now relocating to this place. Some are bringing their sick relatives here, hoping for miracles.”
However, the unregulated crowd gatherings raise fears of stampedes and other safety incidents.
Meawhile, the videos show people shoving, pushing, and scrambling for position.
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