- Safiu Kehinde
Big Brother Naija Season Seven winner, Josephine Otabor, has confirmed the death of her sister, Ruth Otabor, who was crushed by Dangote cement truck in Auchi, Edo state.
NPO earlier Reported the passing of the Auchi Polytechnic’s student as circulated on X on Sunday.
The institution’s Students Union Government (SUG) President had announced Ruth’s death in a post on his WhatsApp status.
While the news of Ruth’s demise had reportedly left Phyna hospitalised, the reality TV star’s legal counsel, Eko Solicitors and Advocate confirmed the demise of her sister in a statement issued on Sunday.
The legal team, on behalf of Phyna and the Otabor family, issued a statement confirming the Ruth’s demise.
As contained in the statement signed by Segun Ojienoh, Ruth passed away on Sunday at about 6:30am.
The family assured that her funeral programme will be announced to the public in due course.
The statement read in part; “With a heavy heart the Family of regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their Daughter. Sister, Mother on this 31st Day of August, 2025 at about 06:30Hrs.
“The Family is presently grieving and will appreciate to be given a private moment to mourn the departed.
“The Funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course.”