Dangote Cement Plc has reacted to the road accident in Auchi, Edo State, which involved one of its trucks and left Ruth Otabor, sister of reality TV star Phyna, seriously injured.
As reported by eelive.ng, the reality TV star’s sister was run over by a truck belonging to the Dangote Group in Auchi, Edo State while returning home from school.
The incident occurred just six days after the victim’s graduation, and the driver reportedly failed to stop after the collision. A lecturer who witnessed the accident chased the driver down, which ultimately led to the apprehension of the truck.
Reacting, the company, in a statement on Thursday said it addressed the recent road accident involving one of its truck by sending senior officials, alongside its insurance team, to visit the accident site.
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The management disclosed that its officials met with law enforcement, and checked on the victim and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, were she and the driver are currently receiving full medical care and compensation in line with the company’s welfare policy.
Dangote Cement also expressed concern for her condition and extended wishes for her recovery.
The company wrote: “Dangote Cement Plc has addressed the recent road accident in Auchi, Edo State, which involved one of its trucks and left Mrs. Ruth Otabor, sister of reality TV star Phyna, seriously injured. The company stated that senior officials, alongside its insurance team, visited the accident site, met with law enforcement, and checked on the victim and her family at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.
“The management confirmed that Mrs. Otabor will receive full medical care and compensation in line with the company’s welfare policy. Dangote Cement also expressed concern for her condition and extended wishes for her recovery.”
