Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, has died.
Ruth passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., according to a statement released by Eko Solicitors & Advocates.
Shock as BBNaija star Phyna loses sibling during Dangote drama.
Credit: @unsualphyna, @alikodangoteSource: Instagram
“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.
The family added that they are grieving and would appreciate being given a private moment to mourn Ruth.
“The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.
Ruth had suffered a tragic accident just weeks earlier.
She had her leg amputated after being hit by a Dangote Group-owned truck near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Eyewitnesses reported that the heavy-duty truck smashed her leg before being halted by a bystander.
Ruth had graduated from Auchi Polytechnic barely six days before the accident occurred. Her unexpected passing has left her family and followers in despair.
See her post below:
Netizens Mourn Phyna’s Sister
TheTalk.NG compiled the reactions below:
star_entreprise_ said:
“Her sister Phyna really fought for her It’s so painful. Sometimes death is kindness cos the pain was so much for her to bear. RIP.”
_hassanahh said:
“This is beyond heartbreaking 💔. And what makes it worse is that it keeps happening over and over. Dangote trucks have claimed too many innocent lives in Nigeria, and yet nothing changes. Instead of accountability, we keep seeing underage, untrained drivers behind the wheel of heavy-duty trucks that should only be handled by professionals.
“The fact that the driver who killed this young woman was released by the police says everything about how the system shields the powerful while the ordinary citizen pays with their life. In a just country, the company would be investigated, the drivers held accountable, and the families compensated. But here, it’s silence, cover-ups, and another tragic headline.
“How many more people must die before this pattern is taken seriously? At some point, we must admit this is no longer misfortune—it’s negligence, and negligence kills.”
annie.ifx said:
“In a sane society, dangote would be facing serious charges. Their trucks have killed so many people over the years without any accountability.”
luvley_doyin said:
“Atleast content creators will rest nw 😭.”
tito.nass said:
“The fact that she even had to struggle in pains and death eventually took its toll… it’s well. May God comfort her family (omoooo the more I type the more pain I feel for phyna).”
dimx___ said:
“What a pity, in a sane country class action lawsuit go dun wound Dangote, imagine people losing their lives everyday because of your multibillionaira business and there are no consequences or reparations.”
dat_urhobogirl said:
“Una mini god can now rest. Always diverting attention and changing narrative if you don’t allow him to front it. Now, he can rest and look for his next victim. Dear Ruth, the world does not deserve you😢😢😢😢watch over your children 🙏.”
yesbosschuks said;
“Now those who didn’t let her get the immediate treatment she deserved, hope they will let her rest now. Sad country.”
Source: TheTalk.NG
