Phyna’s sister, Ruth, tragically lost her life in an accident involving a Dangote truck, which occurred on a busy road near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State on August 13, 2025.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and heartbreaking, particularly as Ruth had just graduated six days prior to the incident.
The accident, involving an allegedly underage and unlicensed driver, resulted in the severe injury of Ruth, necessitating the amputation of her left leg, with her right leg also at risk.
Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, known as Phyna and the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, has publicly accused the Dangote Group of failing to keep their promise to provide Ruth with medical treatment abroad.
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Following a visit to her sister, Phyna realized that Ruth’s condition was even more dire than she had communicated previously.
Despite ongoing discussions with Dangote Group representatives, Phyna’s emotional updates reveal a painful struggle to secure the necessary care for her sister, who was known for her warmth and kindness in the community.
The loss of Ruth has deeply affected her family and friends, who are grappling with the sorrow of this devastating event.
