Big Brother Naija season 7 winner, Ijeoma Otabor better known as Phyna fight back her tears while performing dust-to-dust rite for her younger sister, Ruth Otabor who was crushed to death by alleged Dangote truck near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, week after injuries from a road accident that led to the amputation of her leg.
It was a sombre moment at the grave site where her 24-year-old girl who died on August 31, 2025, was laid to rest on Saturday September 13th 2025 as mourners pay tributes in turns.
Phyna, who was dressed in black and dark shades, was however comforted by her close relatives during the solemn moment.
A burial notification indicates that her family members moved her remains from Ebony Mortuary, Ikoyi, to their residence in Ikorodu, Ogun State, where they buried her on Saturday.
The burial flyer read: “Miss Ruth Bodon Otabor, born May 24, 2001 – died August 31, 2025. Burial service, September 13, Ewuoloye Itasanni, Ogijo, Ogun State”.
Prior to her death, Phyna had accused the Dangote Group of shielding those responsible and failing to act swiftly. Social media users rallied behind her, trending #JusticeForRuth.
But the company later issued a statement, stating that officials visited the hospital and covered medical bills, including arrangements for advanced treatment abroad.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Otabor,” the Dangote Group said while assuring that safety and compassion remain central to its operations, a claim many Nigerians on social media argues wasn’t enough.
That tragic incident marks a dark moment in the life of the briefing family of Otabor who may have to live the scars of losing their Polytechnic graduate.
