Dangote Group has spoken after their truck knocked down Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, in an accident in Auchi, Edo State.

The firm announced this in a statement released on Thursday via its X account, after public indignation and calls for justice for Ruth.

On Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, Phyna turned to social media to demand justice for her sister, who had her legs amputated owing to the severity of the accident.

Nollywood actresses, including Kate Henshaw, have joined Phyna in demanding justice for her sister in the last 24 hours.

Reacting to the news, Dangote Group has pledged full support, including comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation, in line with company policy.

Senior officials from Dangote Cement Plc and the insurance team visited the victim and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.

?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. (Daily Sun, but headline rejigged)

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