The sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, Ruth Otabor, has died weeks after she was knocked down by a Dangote truck.
The bereaved family announced her death on Sunday through a statement by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, saying Ruth passed on to glory on Sunday, at about 6:30 a.m.
“With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st day of August, 2025, at about 06:30 hrs,” the statement read.
The family added that they are grieving and requested privacy to mourn Ruth.
“The family is presently grieving and will appreciate being given a private moment to mourn the departed.
“The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.
Ruth had her leg amputated as a result of being hit by a truck linked to Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Eyewitnesses said the heavy-duty truck crushed her leg before it was eventually stopped by a bystander.
The accident occurred only six days after she graduated from Auchi Polytechnic.
