Fatal accident: Dangote Group evacuates remains of Phyna’s late sister

Representatives of Dangote Group on Sunday collected the remains of Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, from the hospital where she passed away, PUNCH Metro has learnt.

Ruth, who had undergone a leg amputation after being hit by a truck linked to the Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on Wednesday, died on Sunday morning, just weeks after the accident.

The family announced her death on Sunday through a statement by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, saying Ruth passed on to glory earlier 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.Reviews:

The family added that they are grieving and requested privacy to mourn Ruth.

“The family is presently grieving and will appreciate being given a private moment to mourn the departed. The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.

The heavy-duty truck, which hit Otabor, crushed her leg before it was eventually chased down and stopped by a bystander.

Phyna had demanded that her sister be flown to India for medical treatment.

The Dangote Group, however, acknowledged the incident, stating that its team visited the scene, engaged with law enforcement, and met the family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State. The company pledged full medical support and compensation in line with its welfare policy.