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BBNaija Star Phyna’s Sister Confirmed Dead!
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Eyewitnesses reported that the truck
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allegedly driven by an underage
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unlicensed driver lost control and
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collided with a motorcycle carrying
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rude. The impact resulted in severe
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injuries leading to the amputation of
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one of her legs. Despite initial hopes
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for recovery and plans for advanced
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medical treatment abroad, Ruse succumbed
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to her injuries on August 31st, 2025 at
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approximately 6:30 a.m. In response to
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the accident, Dangotment plc expressed
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deep sorrow over Ruth passing and
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pledged comprehensive support to her
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family. The company stated that
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arrangement had been made for Ruth to be
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flown to India for advanced treatment
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pending medical treatment. The Federal
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Road Safety CS FRSC also mourned Ruth's
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death and emphasize the need for
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stricter regulations and driver training
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programs to prevent similar tragedies.
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Ruth's untimely death has packed
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widespread outrage and calls for justice
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with many Nigerians demanding
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accountability and improve road safety
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measures to protect citizens from such
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preventable accidents.
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Sadly, despite this effort and roots
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brave fight to live, we lost her today.
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The Dangote group stated the
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conglomerate reaffirmed its commitment
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to safety and accountability in its
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operations while extending condolences
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to the Otabo family. At Dangote Group,
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safety, accountability, and compassion
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remained at the core of our operations.
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We remain committed to strengthening our
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safety systems and supporting those
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affected in moments of tragedy. May God
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grant her mercy and eternal rest, the
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statement concluded.
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Meanwhile, the Dangote group has
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expressed sadness over the death of Ruth
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Ataba, sister of Big Brother Niger
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season 7 winner Fina, who died weeks
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after a road accident involving one of
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the company's trucks near Achi Poly
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Technique, Edo State. In a statement
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issued shortly after the announcement of
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her passing, the company said, "We are
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deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth
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Otabo who was injured in the recent
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accident involving one of our trucks in
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AI Edo State." Dangote groups noted that
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since the accident, its officials and
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insurance partners had supported Ruth
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and her family covering all financial
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and medical expenses. The statement
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added that arrangements had been made to
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fly her abroad for advanced treatment.
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Since the accident, our officials and
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insurance partners had been by her side,
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covering all financial or medical cost
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and supporting her family. Arrangement
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had been made for her to be flown to
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India for advanced treatment pending
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medical clearance from her doctors, the
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company explained.
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