The sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, Ruth Otabor is dead.
The family announced her death on Sunday through a statement by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, saying Ruth passed on to glory on Sunday, at about 6:30 a.m.
\u201cWith 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,\u201d the statement read.
The family added that they are grieving and requested privacy to mourn Ruth.
\u201cThe family is presently grieving and will appreciate to be given a private moment to mourn the departed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course,\u201d the statement added.
Ruth had suffered a tragic accident just weeks earlier.
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She underwent a leg amputation after being hit by a truck linked to Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Eyewitnesses said the heavy-duty truck crushed her leg before it was eventually stopped by a bystander.
The accident occurred only six days after Ruth graduated from Auchi Polytechnic. Her sudden death has left the family and fans in mourning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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