By Peter Dansu The Otabor family has been thrown into mourning following the death of Ruth Otabor, younger sister of Big Brother Naija Sea...
By Peter Dansu
The Otabor family has been thrown into mourning following the death of Ruth Otabor, younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna.
Ruth, who recently graduated from Auchi Polytechnic, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at about 6:30 a.m. Her death was announced in a statement issued by the family through Eko Solicitors & Advocates.
“With heavy hearts, the family regrets to announce the passing to glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st day of August, 2025, at about 06:30hrs,” the statement read.
The family further appealed for privacy as they grieve, adding that funeral arrangements will be made public at a later date.
Ruth’s passing comes just weeks after she was involved in a ghastly accident near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. On Wednesday, August 13, she was hit by a truck reportedly belonging to Dangote Group, leaving her with severe injuries that led to the amputation of one of her legs.
Eyewitnesses recounted that the heavy-duty vehicle crushed her leg before it was eventually stopped by a bystander. The incident occurred barely six days after she completed her studies at Auchi Polytechnic.
Her sudden death has shocked friends, family, and fans, who are still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
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