Society Gist
Otinosa Williams
The family of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her younger sister, Ruth Otabor.
In an official statement released on Sunday by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, the family confirmed that Ruth passed away in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, at about 6:30 a.m.
âWith heavy hearts, 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 06:30 hours,â the statement read.
The Otabor family further appealed for privacy during this period of grief, adding that funeral details would be made public at a later date.
Ruthâs death comes just weeks after she was involved in a tragic accident near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on August 13, 2025. She was reportedly hit by a truck linked to the Dangote Group, which left her with severe injuries. Eyewitnesses recounted that the truck crushed her leg, leading to an emergency amputation.
The incident was especially heartbreaking as it occurred only six days after Ruth had graduated from Auchi Polytechnic. Sadly, despite surviving the initial ordeal, she succumbed to complications from the accident.
Tributes have since begun to pour in for the deceased, with many expressing solidarity with Phyna and her family during this painful time.
