Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has died.
Gatekeepers News reports that Ruth’s death follows complications from a road accident involving a truck linked to the Dangote Group.
Her passing was formally announced on Sunday by the family in a statement issued through Eko Solicitors & Advocates. The family further appealed for privacy during this period of grief.
The statement reads, “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 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.”
Ruth had been involved in a tragic accident on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State.
She was struck by a truck reportedly belonging to Dangote Group, which left her critically injured. In the aftermath, she underwent a leg amputation in a bid to save her life.
Unfortunately, despite medical interventions, she succumbed to her injuries on Sunday morning.
