Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Dangote Group has expressed sadness over the passing of Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephine "Phyna" Otabor, who was injured in a road incident involving one of its trucks.

Phyna had earlier confirmed the death of her sister, Ruth, on Sunday. According to her, Ruth passed away on 31 August, at about 06:30 a.m.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the accident occurred in Auchi, Edo State, on 13 August just six days after Ms Otabor graduated from Auchi Polytechnic.

The accident left her with severe injuries, resulting in the amputation of one leg.

Since the incident, Phyna has repeatedly accused Dangote Cement Plc of negligence and alleged foul play in the handling of her sister's medic...