BREAKING: Phyna’s Sister Ruth Otabor Passes Away After Dangote Truck Accident

Published on August 31, 2025

Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her sister, Ruth Otabor, weeks after being involved in a tragic accident with a truck allegedly linked to the Dangote Group.

The sad news was confirmed in a statement issued by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the family on Sunday, August 31, 2025. According to the statement, Ruth passed away 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 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.

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The family also requested privacy during this period of grief, noting that funeral arrangements will be communicated to the public in due course.

Ruth’s death comes just weeks after a devastating accident on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. Eyewitnesses said a heavy-duty truck crushed her leg before it was stopped by a bystander.

Following the incident, Ruth underwent an emergency leg amputation in an attempt to save her life. Sadly, she passed away before she could fully recover.

Tragically, the accident occurred only six days after Ruth celebrated her graduation from Auchi Polytechnic. Her untimely death has left Phyna’s family, fans, and the wider BBNaija community in deep mourning.

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