Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has died weeks after sustaining severe injuries in a truck accident in Edo State.
Her death was announced on Sunday in a statement issued by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the family. According to the statement, Ruth passed away in the early hours of 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 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.
The family appealed for privacy as they grieve, adding that details of the funeral would be made public in due course.
Ruth had been involved in a tragic accident on Wednesday, August 13, near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, when a truck belonging to the Dangote Group crushed her leg.
She underwent amputation just days after graduating from Auchi Polytechnic, but succumbed to complications from the incident.
Details soon…
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