The Hibha board of directors of Kano State University has demolished a temporary pilgrimage site, which in an unverified claim was supplied with mud and water by pilgrims, saying the site was the footprint of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The site is located near the industrial zone of Dhakata and has been recently cleared for railway development. However, after the muddy mark was found on the ground, coupled with the muddy mark and seeped out of the scene, it attracted public attention.
Some Muslim faithful believe this is the footprint of the prophet, and hundreds of people go to the scene to drink, bathe and collect water, believing it has a divine healing power.
Muhahideen Aminudeen, deputy commander of Kano Moral Police, responded to the development, and the board intervened quickly after receiving reports of growing activities on the scene.
He describes these claims as fabricated and dangerous, especially considering that there is no religious or historical basis.
“Some prank makers spread this false story about the place being a sacred site,” he said.
“Unfortunately, many people who lack knowledge of Islam have been misled. We deploy officials to the site to educate the people and to remove the site to prevent further harm.”
Aminudeen stressed that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) never visited Africa in his life, let alone Kano.
He urged the public to seek authentic Islamic knowledge to avoid suffering from such deceptive claims.
“This misinformation can lead people to misguidedness and even pose a health risk,” he added. “We call on parents to ensure that their children receive proper education in Islamic teachings.”
He also warned residents not to consume water from the site, warning that the area could be contaminated due to its proximity to industrial activities.
The board said it was investigating the origins of false claims.
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