Published August 15, 2025
Dangote Group has confirmed that its truck knocked down Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, in an accident in Auchi, Edo State.
The company made this known in a statement on Thursday through its X account amid outrage by the public calling for justice for Ruth.
Phyna, on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, took to her social media to demand justice for her sister, whose legs were amputated due to the severity of the accident.
Other Nollywood actresses, like Kate Henshaw, and others have joined Phyna to demand justice for her sister in the last 24 hours.
Reacting to the development, Dangote Group pledged to offer full support, including comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation, in line with the company’s policy.
The firm said that its senior officials from Dangote Cement Plc, together with the insurance team, visited the victim and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State.
“Following the recent road accident in Auchi, Edo State, involving one of our trucks, which sadly resulted in injury to Mrs. Ruth Otabor, senior officials from Dangote Cement Plc, together with our insurance team, promptly visited the scene, engaged with law enforcement authorities, and visited the victim and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State.
“This action reflects our unwavering commitment to the well-being of those affected. We are ensuring full support for Mrs. Otabor, including comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation, in line with Dangote Group’s welfare policy.
“Our thoughts remain with Mrs. Ruth Otabor and her loved ones, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery,” it said.
Kukuruku reports there have been several accidents involving Dangote trucks on Nigeria’s roads.
