By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Former Big Brother Naija star, Tacha, has called for accountability and heavy compensation following the tragic accident that left Phyna’s younger sister, Ruth, amputated.
Ruth, a recent graduate of Auchi Polytechnic, lost one of her legs after being struck by a Dangote truck on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Auchi, Edo State. She was reportedly leaving the school campus around 11 a.m. when the truck rammed into her and a commercial motorcyclist.
The impact was devastating, leading to her leg being amputated and leaving the bike rider with severe injuries.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the truck driver attempted to escape but was apprehended by bystanders who handed him over to the authorities. The incident has since sparked outrage across the country, with many Nigerians demanding justice and stronger road safety regulations.
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Reacting to the news on X (formerly Twitter), Tacha urged the Dangote Group to take full responsibility for the actions of their driver. She demanded a N10 billion compensation for Ruth and the injured motorcyclist.
“It’s high time the Dangote group starts paying heavily for the recklessness of their drivers. They ought to pay $10 million in compensation to Ruth even though it won’t bring back her leg,” Tacha wrote.
The reality TV star stressed that while no amount of money could restore Ruth’s lost limb, such compensation would serve as a step toward accountability and deterrence against future negligence.
In response to mounting public pressure, Dangote Group officials, along with their insurance team, visited the accident scene and later met Ruth’s family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.
The company pledged full support, including comprehensive medical care and financial compensation.
The tragic incident has reignited conversations on road safety in Nigeria, with many calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws, proper training for truck drivers, and better monitoring of haulage companies to prevent avoidable accidents.
