The family announced Ruth’s death on Sunday through a statement by Eko Solicitors & Advocates. The statement stated that Ruth passed on to glory on Sunday, at about 6:30 a.m.
“With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st Day of August, 2025 at about 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.
The family added that they are grieving and requested privacy to mourn Ruth. “The family is presently grieving and would appreciate being given a private moment to mourn the departed.
“The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.
Ruth had suffered a tragic accident just weeks earlier. She underwent a leg amputation after being hit by a truck linked to Dangote Group near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.