Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, has passed away.
The sad news was confirmed on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in a statement issued by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the Otabor family. According to the statement, Ruth died peacefully at around 6:30 a.m.
“With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing to glory of their beloved daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st day of August, 2025, at about 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.
The family, in their grief, has requested privacy as they mourn their loss.
“The family is presently grieving and would appreciate being given a private moment to mourn the departed. Funeral arrangements will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.
Ruth’s death comes just weeks after she was involved in a devastating accident near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. On Wednesday, August 13, she was struck by a truck reportedly belonging to the Dangote Group, resulting in the amputation of one of her legs.
Eyewitnesses recounted that the truck crushed Ruth’s leg before a bystander intervened and brought the vehicle to a stop. The tragic incident occurred only six days after she graduated from Auchi Polytechnic.
Ruth’s untimely passing has left her family, friends, and supporters in deep mourning
