Nigerian Acid Survivor Celebrates 16 Years Of Being Alive After Unfortunate Incident

  • It has been 16 years since Frances Obanye’s life was spared when she had a close shave with death
  • The lady is an acid attack survivor who was only nine years when her uncle’s wife poured the chemical compound on her
  • Obanye said life has not been easy for her since she was attacked with acid in 2004

A Nigerian acid survivor has expressed gratitude to God for giving her the opportunity to be alive after having a close shave with death.

In an interview with BBC News Pidgin, she said her uncle’s wife entered where she sleeping and poured her a bucket of acid. According to the young lady, the unfortunate incident happened in 2004 when she was just a 9-year-old child.

After her uncle’s wife poured her the chemical compound, Frances said the woman stated:

“Oh, I thought it was Obiora.” Obiora is Frances’ brother and her parents’ only son. The lady advised people living with scars to be confident and let people know that their lives can still be beautiful. Frances’ story was also shared by a Facebook user identified as Badmus Aramide Tiaranioluwa She quoted Frances as saying: “16years Anniversary Acid Survivor. “The Acid couldn’t take my life away, I’m still alive thanks to God and I still feel beautiful. Help me say thank you to God!”

Nigerians on Facebook flooded Badmus’ comment section to rejoice with her. Frances Obanye had a close shave with death 16 years ago.

A Facebook user identified as Sunmola Joshua Kehinde wrote: “It is well with you…may the Lord perfect you and give you more reasons to thank him.” Olayiwola Olayinka commented: “Thank you God for what you have done so far in her life and ours life and for what you will be doing may thy name be glorify. Amen.”

Femi Oseni wrote: “Glory to God for restoration and divine protection upon your life despite the incidence.

The joy of the lord is your strength ijmn.” Sunmola Joshua Kehinde commented: “It is well with you…may the Lord perfect you and give you more reasons to thank him.”

Source:legit.ng

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