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Nigeria: Dangote Cement Moves to Support Phyna's Sister Following Auchi Crash, Leg Amputation

The accident resulted in one leg amputation and risks to the other for Ruth Otabor, with the truck driver arrested and Dangote Group pledging full support, officials said.

  • On Wednesday in Auchi, Edo State, a Dangote Cement Plc truck seriously injured Ruth Otabor, sister of former BBNaija star Phyna.
  • The accident occurred six days after Ruth Otabor graduated from Auchi Polytechnic, and the driver tried to flee but was caught by a lecturer witness.
  • Ruth's legs were severely damaged, leading doctors to amputate one leg and warning she risks losing the other, while social media activists and public figures demanded justice.
  • Dangote Group confirmed the incident and reported that senior representatives from Dangote Cement Plc, along with their insurance team, met with the injured party and her relatives at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, affirming their commitment to provide comprehensive medical assistance and compensation.
  • The police currently hold the truck in custody amid allegations the license plate was removed, and public pressure continues for transparency and proper restitution.
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Daily Post Nigeria broke the news in Nigeria on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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