Phyna’s sister Ruth Otabor dies weeks after a tragic road accident involving a Dangote truck in Edo State. Ruth, sister of BBNaija season 7 winner Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, passed away on Sunday morning around 6:30 a.m.
In a statement on Sunday night, the Otabor family’s lawyers, Eko Solicitors & Advocates, confirmed her death and appealed for privacy. The family added, “We will communicate the funeral arrangement to the public in due course.”
A Dangote truck struck Ruth near Auchi Polytechnic on August 13. The incident hospitalized her and led to the amputation of her leg. Despite weeks of medical care, she could not survive.
Dangote Group, in a statement posted on its verified Facebook page, expressed deep sorrow over her death. The company said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Otabor,” and noted that officials and insurance partners supported her care.
The group revealed it had arranged to fly Ruth to India for advanced treatment, pending medical clearance. “Sadly, despite these efforts and Ruth’s brave fight to live, we lost her today,” the statement read.
Dangote Group extended condolences to the Otabor family and reiterated its commitment to safety, accountability, and compassion in its operations.
