Key Points:
- Dangote Group says Ruth Otabor has died today. The firm sends “heartfelt” sorrow to her kin and friends.
- The firm says it paid care bills and backed her kin. Plans to fly Ruth to India were in place.
- It adds that “safety, duty, and care” guide its work. The firm vows to make road rules and checks more strong.
Ruth Otabor has died. She was the sister of BBNaija star Phyna. A Dangote truck hit Ruth in Auchi, Edo State. The firm has now shared a long note.

The note came on 31 August, 2025. It used the firm’s seal and sign. The post said, “We are deeply saddened.” It sent love to Ruth’s kin and pals.
Company shares help it gave Ruth and family
Dangote Group shared the help it gave. It said staff and the insurer stood with Ruth. They paid “all” care and money costs, it wrote. They also backed her kin with support.
Plans to fly Ruth to India were made. They waited for a green light from her doctors. “Sadly, despite these efforts,” the note said, “we lost her today.” The line drew pain from fans online.
Firm stresses safety duty after Ruth’s sad death
The note then spoke on road safety. It said safety, duty, and care sit “at the core.” It vowed to build more strong road checks. It also pledged aid for those hurt in road harm.
Fans and stars have asked for clear steps. Many want real, open acts on road safe rules. Some also want more help for crash homes. Calls grew loud as new facts came out.
Public reacts and earlier context on the case
Phyna’s team had shared hard posts last week. A health update on Ruth drew wide prayers and hope. Many begged for swift, fair help for Ruth. That hope now turns to grief and calls for change.
Read more of the build-up and replies in our past news. See how Verydarkman fired back at Phyna in fresh posts. Also see our report when Ruth’s health update came out. Both stories explain how the talk grew by the day.
Read: Verydarkman responds to Phyna’s claims and Ruth Otabor: health update
The firm’s new vow will face close watch. Fans will check if real steps now take shape. For now, the prayer is simple and kind. May Ruth rest in peace, and may her home find calm.
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