A growing number of residents have been making their way to Hotoron Arewa, a suburb on the outskirts of Kano State, following the emergence of what many believe to be a spiritually significant site.
A viral video circulating on social media shows a pool of water that appeared with foot markings on the ground, described by the locals as resembling the footsteps of the noble Prophet Muhammad (Peace e upon him).
The site has drawn hundreds of people, with many expressing their deep reverence and belief in the possibility of barakah (blessing) associated with the location.
Some visitors are already seen collecting water from the site in containers, drinking and or bathing with it, believing it possesses healing and divine powers.
Eyewitnesses report that the water appeared mysteriously from the middle of nowhere, sprouting through a hard surface and without connection to streams or boreholes.
Since the discovering of the sprouting water, the area has taken on the atmosphere of a spiritual pilgrimage, with families bringing their sick elderly and young iin search of shifā’ (healing).
While religious scholars and health officials have not yet issued a formal statement, medical professionals have expressed caution, advising the public on the risks of consuming untreated water.
Nonetheless, the profound spiritual significance many attach to the site continues to draw people from across the state.
The origin and authenticity of the reported footprints remain unverified, but the incident has sparked wider reflections on the relationship between faith, communal belief, and the rapid influence of social media in shaping collective responses.
