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Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by alphonsojidebab(op): 6:47am On Jan 13

A Nigerian man has reportedly regained full mobility after surviving a five-storey fall and overcoming medical predictions that his leg would need to be amputated, in a story that has stirred widespread reactions online.

The account was shared by a Nigerian lady identified as @Vickish11 on social media, while reacting to reports surrounding the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son, which some Nigerians have linked to alleged medical negligence. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to her narration, her father suffered a devastating accident several years ago after falling from a five-storey building. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, where doctors reportedly informed the family that his leg had sustained irreparable damage and required immediate amputation.

However, the man’s wife rejected the recommendation and insisted on exploring other medical options.

The family transferred him to another hospital, but the situation reportedly remained the same. Doctors at the second facility allegedly declined initial admission due to the severity of his condition and, after evaluation, also advised that amputation was the only viable solution.

Faced with limited options and distrusting conventional treatment at that stage, the family opted for an alternative route.

According to the account, the injured man was taken to a traditional medical practitioner, where his leg was treated over a prolonged period. The treatment reportedly involved repeated bone resetting, application of herbal pads, and consistent care.

Against medical expectations, the man’s condition gradually improved. Over time, his leg healed completely, and he regained the ability to walk without assistance.

Today, the man is said to be fully mobile, walking normally and having returned to work.

The story has since gone viral, sparking intense debate across social media platforms. While some users described the recovery as a testament to faith, patience, and resilience, others cautioned against dismissing modern medical advice, urging a balanced approach to healthcare decisions.

Sharing her experience, @Vickish11 wrote:

“A few years ago, my dad fell from a five-storey building. Doctors said his leg was beyond repair and needed to be cut off. My mum refused. We tried another hospital, and they said the same thing. Eventually, we took him to a traditional doctor. Against all odds, his leg healed completely. Today, he walks normally and is back to work.”

The story has reignited discussions on medical trust, alternative healthcare, and patient autonomy in Nigeria’s health system.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/13/man-walks-again-five-storey-fall-escapes-amputation/

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by olaiya2007(m): 6:49am On Jan 13

Congrat to him, he's indeed a lucky man

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Northernblood8(m): 8:09am On Jan 13

Traditional bone doctors are very good.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by kolafolabi(m): 4:39pm On Jan 13

This is truly miraculous and a testament to the resilience of the human body and spirit.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by TechBaron: 4:40pm On Jan 13

Lucky chap!

Wish him complete recovery!

Still recall how I was able to overcome peptic ulcer using N600 traditional medicine.

After battling with it for 5 years and spending a sizeable amount of money on hospital bills.

The efficacy of traditional medicine cannot be ignored.

At all!

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by sfinkzslot(m): 4:40pm On Jan 13

Where did this happen for context pls

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by UkoAnnang(m): 4:42pm On Jan 13

Traditional bone are gifted

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Nwaikpe: 4:43pm On Jan 13

teeteepeejay:
Dis chimamanda really lose her son? Or she sacrificed him for the greater IpOb cause

The typical Hamas mindset in a typical Palestinian supporter.

Na una dey protect our natural resources from America.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Antoeni(m): 4:43pm On Jan 13

Thank God No Nigeria Fake Dubious Pastor is Taking Credit For This Miracle, God it Himself

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by 9jaBloke: 4:44pm On Jan 13

Her mum is the real MVP. She rejected the hospitals' verdicts and I'm sure she prayed her heart out.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by ruggedtimi(m): 4:47pm On Jan 13

I was lucky 10 years ago I survived a fall from a two‑storey building.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by TrippleEEEs: 4:52pm On Jan 13

The pain of losing a child should not be made mockery of. Pretend to have sense sometimes

Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Sensiblerealist(m): 4:52pm On Jan 13

That is an incredible one. Testament to power of personal conviction and calculated risk taking

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by yeancashxchange: 4:54pm On Jan 13

TechBaron:
Lucky chap!

Wish him complete recovery!

Still recall how I was able to overcome peptic ulcer using N600 traditional medicine.

After battling with it for 5 years and spending a sizeable amount of money on hospital bills.

The efficacy of traditional medicine cannot be ignored.

At all!

Can you please help me with your digit, I have someone down with peptic ulcer. Thanks

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by 9jatriot(m): 4:55pm On Jan 13

I’ve heard this before in Nigeria, though. When it comes to bone-related issues, traditional practitioners often outperform orthodox doctors.
Orthodox doctors use Plaster of Paris (POP) to immobilize a broken leg, but traditional practitioners take a different approach—they manually realign the bones. People who’ve experienced it say it’s incredibly painful, but they explain that your reactions help them pinpoint exactly where to focus and how to treat the injury.

For everything else, though, I’d stick with orthodox medicine.

Note: This isn’t medical advice—just sharing what I’ve heard.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Dogalmighty17: 4:56pm On Jan 13

Why is the author of the article using Arya Starrs picture?

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Oludiary: 4:56pm On Jan 13

All this quack doctors private hospital go Dey employ because them no want pay good salary…Like I do say, a black man problem, is a black man.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by grandstar(m): 4:57pm On Jan 13

The man is really fortunate.

It is advisable never to fall head straight. This increases your chances of survival. Landing on your legs may provide the best possibility for survival.

It is best not to fall at all grin

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by maxiuc(m): 4:59pm On Jan 13*

God is good I swear

Sometimes don't trust this New generation doctors , if you see how quick doctors are when it comes to prescribing amputations eeeeeh they are very quick without evaluating the conditions of the leg,

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by frog12: 5:02pm On Jan 13

last resort. you wan amputate your leg or try traditional means?
na soo . congrats to the man

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Nostalemate: 5:04pm On Jan 13

ruggedtimi:
I was lucky 10 years ago I survived a fall from a two‑storey building.

hmmm Rugged timi says it all...

Shout-out to all chess players on nairaland earning money via the game.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by TOPCRUISE(m): 5:06pm On Jan 13*

And it's not that they did take him to a church or a religious ground to get this result.
Some Nigerian doctors weird verdict are making their profession a quack

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by chidi2003(m): 5:06pm On Jan 13

TechBaron:
Lucky chap!

Wish him complete recovery!

Still recall how I was able to overcome peptic ulcer using N600 traditional medicine.

After battling with it for 5 years and spending a sizeable amount of money on hospital bills.

The efficacy of traditional medicine cannot be ignored.

At all!

Please, say the name here - we need it.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by telim: 5:08pm On Jan 13

TechBaron:
Lucky chap!

Wish him complete recovery!

Still recall how I was able to overcome peptic ulcer using N600 traditional medicine.

After battling with it for 5 years and spending a sizeable amount of money on hospital bills.

The efficacy of traditional medicine cannot be ignored.

At all!

Please how can i get the traditional medicine? I need it for my mum.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Sirearly: 5:11pm On Jan 13

TechBaron:
Lucky chap!

Wish him complete recovery!

Still recall how I was able to overcome peptic ulcer using N600 traditional medicine.

After battling with it for 5 years and spending a sizeable amount of money on hospital bills.

The efficacy of traditional medicine cannot be ignored.

At all!

Kindly drop more/full information about this. It might save some people's lives.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by Nackzy: 5:11pm On Jan 13

Miracle no dey tire Jesus

Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by TechBaron: 5:11pm On Jan 13

yeancashxchange:
Can you please help me with your digit, I have someone down with peptic ulcer. Thanks

I'm sorry to hear that man.

The man who sold the medicine for us usually comes from Niger Republic. It's been a very very long time.

Unfortunately, I don't have his contact again.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by LabStores: 5:13pm On Jan 13

Glory
Glory
Glory

Thank goodness for him

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by yeancashxchange: 5:13pm On Jan 13

TechBaron:
I'm sorry to hear that man.

The man who sold the medicine for us usually comes from Niger Republic. It's been a very very long time.

Unfortunately, I don't have his contact again.

Ooops, thank you for your kind reply. God bless you.

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Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by omoadeleye(m): 5:13pm On Jan 13

I heard that with the way traditional bone arrangers always do their arrangements that they might just cause further damage to the body in the future because they don't take consideration of blood vessels and other delicate parts in the body.

I'm not a doctor or anything just based on what I heard

Re: Man Walks Again After Surviving Five-storey Fall, Escapes Amputation by LabStores: 5:16pm On Jan 13

Northernblood8:
Traditional bone doctors are very good.

A few of them that knows their onions.
Many are also SCAMMERS doing trial and error

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