God instructed me to get down from the bus – Man shares testimony after road crash claims lives of 15 Umuahia traders returning from a wedding

A Nigerian man, Toshiba Ihediri, has expressed appreciation to God for saving him from a road crash that claimed the lives of 15 Umuahia traders. 

The victim d!ed in the crash on their way back from a traditional marriage in Enugu state on Sunday, February 15, 2026. 

Ihediri, who is the groom’s neighbour, said he alighted from the bus after waiting for 5 hours for it to fill up.

According to him, God instructed him to get down from the bus and he decided not to embark on that journey. 

“God, I thank You for saving me yesterday. God, You did it all alone,” he wrote.

You instructed me to silently get down from that coaster bus, and I listened to Your voice and decided not to embark on that journey to Enugu again.

After sitting in the coaster bus for about 5 hours (8am–12pm), waiting for others to fill the bus so we could move, I changed my mind and decided not to go again.

Twelve persons lost their lives at a spot in an accident involving the bus I was supposed to travel with. Others are still unconscious.

What would have been the fate of my aged mother, wife, kids, siblings, relatives, and close friends? 

Many lives were lost in that coaster bus. I decided not to travel to Enugu for my neighbor’s wedding/traditional marriage.

Who am I to gain such a favor from You? I was the only person who changed my mind and decided not to travel with that coaster bus.

Thank You, Lord, for You have shown me mercy. I am so grateful to You and will always remain grateful.