00:00Management of Dangote Group says they are saddened over the death of Ruth Ottobor, the sister of Big Brother Niger Season 7 winner, E. Juba Ottobor a.k.a. Fina, saying they had concluded all arrangements and made all necessary efforts to fly the accident victim abroad for the continuation of her medical treatment but the company was waiting for her doctors to certify her fit for air travel.
00:24The company owned by Aliko Dangote, the Africa richest man according to Forbes, made the statement in a press release issued few minutes ago after the death of the new graduand from Federal Polytechnic in Auchi was announced by her family through their lawyer, Barrister Justice Shegan Ogino of Echo Solicitors and Advocates, saying the graduand who was knocked down alongside her motorcycle rider by a truck owned by Dangote Group in Auchi community earlier this month,
00:52passed on exactly 6.30 hours on Sunday. According to Dangote Group, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Ottobor, who was injured in the recent road incident involving one of our trucks in Auchi, Edo State.
01:07On behalf of the entire Dangote Group, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time.
01:16Since the accident, our officials and insurance partners have been by her side, covering all financial and medical costs and supporting her family.
01:26Arrangements have been made for her to be flown to India for advanced treatment, pending medical clearance from her doctors.
01:34Sadly, despite these efforts and Ruth's brave fight to live, we lost her today.
01:39A Dangote Group, safety, accountability, and compassion remain at the core of our operations.
01:46We remain committed to strengthening our safety systems and supporting those affected in moments of tragedy.
01:53May God grant her mercy and eternal rest.
01:56While announcing the death of the accident victim, Ruth Ottobor who has been trending on social media space since the accident occurred,
02:04the family lawyer said,
02:05We remain solicitors to Ruth Ottobor, Josephine Ottobor, whose moniker is Fina, and the Ottobor family and have their instruction to inform the public of this.
02:16With a heavy heart the family regrets to announce the passing on to glory of
02:20their daughter, sister, mother on this 31 day of August, 2025 at about 6.30 hours.
02:28The family is presently grieving and will appreciate to be given a private moment to mourn the departed.
02:34The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course.
02:39Ruth's death comes just weeks after a tragic accident on August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State,
02:48where she was struck by a truck owned by the Dangote Group.
02:51It was gathered that the accident occurred barely six days after Ruth celebrated of her becoming a graduate from Auchi Polytechnic,
02:59while thereafter waiting for the academic certificate to be awarded to her in order to become a graduate of the Institution of Higher Learning.
03:07The certificate may now be awarded to her posthumously.
03:10The sudden loss has left the Ottobor family and fans in deep mourning,
03:15with many expressing condolences for the reality star and her loved ones
03:18while some have different views over the events that unfolded between Fina and Veridoghman over the matter.
03:25The lady who is a mother of two children underwent a leg amputation after being hit by a truck owned by the Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic,
03:34Edo State, on Wednesday August 13, 2025.
03:37Eyewitnesses said the heavy-duty truck crushed her leg before it was eventually stopped by a bystander.
03:45Reacting, founder of Sahara Reporter's news media, Omiele Sawari said the lady's life was cut short
03:51by the irresponsible corporate conduct of Dangote truck drivers.
03:56In statement issued few minutes after the death announcement, Sawari said,
04:00A sad moment has struck.
04:04A beautiful life has been cut short by the cutthroat and irresponsible corporate conduct of Dangote truck drivers.
04:11BB and I as Fina has announced the passing of her sister, Ruth Ottobor.
04:16I commiserate deeply with Fina and the entire Ottobor family over this tragic loss of a brilliant graduate
04:22whose future was stolen by the recklessness of a Dangote truck driver.
04:26This death was not inevitable, it could have been prevented, it could have been avoided if drivers were properly trained,
04:33if Nigeria's terrible roads were fixed, and if after the accident, there had been timely and humane intervention.
04:41Instead, another family is left grieving, another young life wasted,
04:45and another reminder is written in blood that Nigeria continues to fail its people while powerful corporations escape accountability.
04:54May Ruth's soul rest in peace, and may her death strengthen the call for justice.
04:58May Ruth's soul rest in peace.
05:28May Ruth's soul rest in peace.
05:58I don't do social media posting all I want to go tell us to join me and help my sister
06:06because she's been crippled for life check her now what did she go for life
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