By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismantled an unauthorized pilgrimage site in the Dakata Industrial Area after false claims spread that the spot bore the footprint of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The site attracted large crowds when a muddy imprint and seeping water led to rumors of divine healing powers.
Videos showed people bathing in, drinking, and collecting the water while performing religious rites.
Deputy Commander Muhahideen Aminudeen of the Hisbah Board dismissed the claims as baseless, stating that the Prophet never visited Africa.
He warned against the health risks of consuming the water and urged the public to seek proper Islamic knowledge.
No arrests have been made, but authorities are investigating the source of the misinformation.