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Unguwar Yari village in Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi is witnessing an influx of people seeking cure of their ailments with the use of underground water believed to have ``healing powers’’.
The council Chairman, Alhaji Haruna Mai-Jega, told newsmen on Monday that many people from all walks of life were visiting the village in search of healing through drinking and bathing with the water.
"The council has obtained clearance from health officials who conducted tests and confirmed that the water is free of diseases.
"We have no intention of preventing people who believe in the healing powers of the water to make use of it.
"The council will not be a hindrance to those who choose to use the water, but we will ensure there is no lawlessness in the process,’’ he said.
Meanwhile, the people of Unguwar Yari have fenced the source of the "miracle'' water.
A guide, Malam Yaro Unguwar-Yari, said the council had also provided different sizes of plastic containers for people who wish to fetch the water.
He said that the community had appointed a monitoring committee to ensure that the water was not sold to people.
The council Chairman, Alhaji Haruna Mai-Jega, told newsmen on Monday that many people from all walks of life were visiting the village in search of healing through drinking and bathing with the water.
"The council has obtained clearance from health officials who conducted tests and confirmed that the water is free of diseases.
"We have no intention of preventing people who believe in the healing powers of the water to make use of it.
"The council will not be a hindrance to those who choose to use the water, but we will ensure there is no lawlessness in the process,’’ he said.
Meanwhile, the people of Unguwar Yari have fenced the source of the "miracle'' water.
A guide, Malam Yaro Unguwar-Yari, said the council had also provided different sizes of plastic containers for people who wish to fetch the water.
He said that the community had appointed a monitoring committee to ensure that the water was not sold to people.