Anambra Woman Amputated After Bus Accident, Abandoned by Fiancé Weeks After Traditional Introduction

A 27-year-old hairstylist and perfume seller, Loveth Sunday, has recounted her painful journey of survival after a tragic road accident in Anambra State left her permanently disabled and led to the collapse of her engagement just weeks after her traditional introduction ceremony.

Sunday, an indigene of Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, said the incident occurred on April 12, 2019, in front of the Oraifite Police Station while she was on her way to Onitsha to purchase items for one of her siblings.

According to her, a commercial bus that reportedly suffered brake failure rammed into three people by the roadside. Two victims died on the spot, while she survived with severe injuries.

She said sympathisers rushed her to several hospitals, but five facilities allegedly declined to treat her before she was eventually admitted to a sixth hospital. Sunday spent five days in a coma.

Upon regaining consciousness, doctors informed her that both legs were at risk of amputation. However, one leg was eventually saved, while her left leg had become severely infected and had to be amputated to save her life.

“My leg was already dead and decaying. The doctors said the infection could spread to my heart if it was not removed,” she recalled.

She said her parents were initially devastated and reluctant to consent to the procedure but eventually agreed after doctors explained the dangers involved. She was later transferred to Uzondu Orthopaedic Hospital in Ojoto, where the amputation was carried out.

According to Sunday, her family spent more than ₦2.5 million on medical treatment after making an initial deposit of ₦350,000.

The tragedy came barely three weeks after her traditional introduction ceremony with her fiancé, which took place on March 23, 2019.

“He came to the hospital after the accident, but later stopped communicating with me. While I was still on the hospital bed, he told me he was no longer interested in the marriage,” she said.

“I thank God I did not give up or die. I was expecting him to encourage me, but I encouraged myself by believing in God that things will surely get better,” she added.

Sunday also expressed disappointment over the lack of support from some of her friends, revealing that her best friend never visited or checked on her throughout the ordeal.

She said her parents and seven siblings have remained emotionally supportive despite their limited financial means.

The driver involved in the accident reportedly never visited her in the hospital. She said the driver’s brother and a few others brought ₦50,000 and claimed the family had already sold land to bury the two victims who died in the crash.

Now living with a physical disability, Sunday uses crutches after experiencing problems with a previous prosthetic limb. She said she urgently needs a new prosthesis, with costs ranging from ₦850,000 for a basic version to ₦2.5 million for a more advanced silicone model.

She also appealed for financial assistance to revive her small business, which she said would help her cater for medical needs and daily living expenses.

Despite the challenges, Sunday remains optimistic and has continued to inspire many with her positive outlook and unwavering faith.

“I have given up on relationships for now, but I thank God for my life and the people who have stood by me,” she said.