Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma ‘Phyna’ Otabor, has died from injuries sustained in a recent accident.

Her death was confirmed on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in a statement issued by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the family and shared by Phyna via her Instagram page.

“With a heavy heart, 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 06:30hrs,” the statement read.

The family also requested privacy during this period of mourning, adding that funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.

Ruth’s death comes just weeks after a tragic accident on August 13, 2025, when she was hit by a truck reportedly belonging to the Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. The impact crushed her leg, which was later amputated. Eyewitnesses said the truck was eventually stopped by a bystander.