Phyna Loses Sister Ruth Otabor Weeks After Dangote’s Truck Accident

By Owolabi Ayobami | 2 min read | Gistreel | 4 weeks ago | 888 views

Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, has passed away.

The family confirmed her passing on Sunday in a statement released by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, stating that Ruth departed for glory around 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.

The family also expressed their grief and asked for privacy to mourn Ruth.

“The family is presently grieving and will appreciate to be 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 been involved in a tragic accident just weeks prior.

She had her leg amputated after being struck by a truck associated with Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

According to eyewitnesses, a bystander eventually stopped the heavy-duty truck after it had crushed her leg.

The accident happened just six days after Ruth’s graduation from Auchi Polytechnic, and her untimely death has plunged her family and fans into grief.