Auchi, Edo State — Ruth Otabor,
younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor, has
died following injuries sustained in an accident involving a Dangote truck in
Auchi, Edo State.
Ruth, who had only recently
graduated from Auchi Polytechnic, was struck on August 13, 2025 near the
institution. The impact of the collision led to the amputation of one of her
legs. She was rushed to Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, where she remained
under intensive medical care.
Her elder sister, Phyna, had
earlier taken to social media to demand justice, accusing authorities of
attempting to protect the truck’s driver. The case sparked widespread outrage
online, with many Nigerians calling for accountability.
Dangote Group later confirmed
that one of its vehicles was involved in the incident. In a statement, the
company said its officials and insurance representatives had visited both the
hospital and the victim’s family, pledging full medical and financial support.
Despite these interventions,
Ruth’s condition deteriorated, and she was confirmed dead late August 2025.
Her passing has drawn an
outpouring of grief from fans of Phyna and the wider entertainment community.
Student groups in Auchi also expressed shock, describing Ruth as a “bright
young graduate whose life was cut short in a tragic manner.
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