Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija, winner of season 7, Phyna, died weeks after suffering serious injuries in a truck accident in the state of Edo.
His death was announced on Sunday in a statement issued by EKO solicitors and defenders on behalf of the family. According to the statement, Ruth died in the early hours of Sunday at 6:30 am
“With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the pass to the glory of their daughter, sister and mother on August 31, 2025 at 06:30 hours,” reads the statement.
The family appealed to privacy while crying, adding that the funeral details would be made public in due time.
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.
He underwent an amputation only a few days after graduating from Auchi Polytechnic, but succumbed to complications of the incident.
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