The Dangote Group, owned by billionaire Aliko Dangote, has stated that its officials have visited the hospital to see Ruth Otabor, the sister of a BBNaija reality TV show winner, Phyna.

MyNigeria learnt that Otabor, who just graduated six days ago, was crushed by a Dangote truck in Edo State, where she schooled.

Photos showing her at a hospital revealed that one of her legs has been amputated, while the other is at risk of suffering the same fate.

In a post on Instagram, her sister, Phyna, lamented that officials from the Dangote Group decided to visit the police station concerning the accident instead of visiting the victim first.

She wrote, “Dear @aliko_dangotegcon @dangotegroup, from all that has happened, you decided to rather tell the Nigerian police to remove the plate number on the truck that crushed my sister, and also, one of your managers is going to the station tomorrow.

"What happened to seeing my sister first? If that truck and your driver should leave that station? I will be right back. I’m attending to my sister first.

"Na money you get, you won’t be God. But my God is bigger enough, is enough una don too cho people, but you see this? Ahhhhh.“

However, in a statement on Thursday, Dangote Group said its officials visited the victim at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, adding that full support is being provided for her.

"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," the organisation said.


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