The family of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her younger sister, Ruth Otabor.
Ruth passed away in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, after battling severe complications from injuries she sustained in a truck accident.
Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the grieving family.
According to the announcement, Ruth died 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.
Ruth was involved in a devastating accident on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State.
A truck belonging to the Dangote Group reportedly crushed her leg, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
She had just graduated from Auchi Polytechnic days before the crash.
Doctors had no choice but to amputate her leg in an attempt to save her life. Sadly, despite efforts to stabilize her, Ruth succumbed to complications from the incident.
May her soul rest in peace.
