By Emeka Blast 
After Taunting Phyna, Man Faces Own Tragedy in Truck Accident
Enugu, Nigeria – An Enugu-based X user, known as Enugu Last Born, who previously mocked Big Brother Naija star Phyna over her sister Ruth Otabor’s death in a Dangote truck accident, has now faced a devastating loss of his own. On September 3, 2025, he announced the death of his brother in a truck accident at Four Corner, Enugu, a tragedy that claimed multiple lives, as reported by Legit.ng. The incident has reignited discussions about road safety and the irony of his past remarks, with resurfaced tweets drawing widespread attention.
The young man, identified only by his X handle @EnuguLastBorn, shared the heartbreaking news on September 3, writing, “Another accident happened this afternoon just beside that four corner and claimed the lives of four persons, including my brother,” accompanied by images of the wrecked vehicle, per Legit.ng. The crash, involving a heavy-duty truck, mirrors the August 13, 2025, incident in Auchi, Edo State, where Phyna’s sister Ruth was fatally injured by a Dangote truck, succumbing to her injuries on August 31, per The Nation Newspaper.
Enugu Last Born had previously criticized Phyna in August 2025, when Ruth’s death sparked viral conversations about compensation from the Dangote Group. His old tweets, accusing Phyna of trying to “cash out” from her sister’s tragedy and dismissing calls to boycott Dangote products as “impossible,” resurfaced after his brother’s death, per Legit.ng. The irony has fueled online reactions, with some labeling it “karma” while others expressed sympathy for his loss.
Context of the Incidents
Ruth Otabor’s accident occurred just six days after her graduation from Auchi Polytechnic, leading to the amputation of her leg and severe injuries that ultimately proved fatal, per punchng.com. Phyna’s public outcry against the Dangote Group, accusing them of negligence and attempting to shield the driver, drew significant attention, with the company later pledging medical support and compensation, per Channels Television. The Enugu accident, though less detailed, involved a similar truck-related tragedy, highlighting Nigeria’s ongoing road safety challenges, with over 5,000 annual fatalities reported by the Federal Road Safety Corps, per thecityceleb.com.
The news has sparked a mix of empathy and debate online. Posts on X captured the sentiment, with @NaijaRealityTV tweeting, “Enugu Last Born’s loss is heartbreaking, but those old tweets about Phyna hit differently now. Life’s unpredictable. #RoadSafety” Others, like @Justice4AllNG, called for compassion, posting, “No one deserves this pain, regardless of past words. Prayers for Enugu Last Born and Phyna’s families.” Critics, however, pointed to his earlier insensitivity, with @BBNaijaFan noting, “He mocked Phyna’s grief, now he’s in the same spot. Let’s focus on fixing these roads.”
Phyna, who deactivated her Instagram after Ruth’s death, has not publicly commented on the development, per Legit.ng. Her fans, however, have rallied around her, with #JusticeForRuth trending again, alongside calls for stricter truck regulations in urban areas, per thecityceleb.com.
The tragic parallel between Phyna’s loss and Enugu Last Born’s has amplified calls for accountability and road safety reforms in Nigeria. The Federal Road Safety Corps is under pressure to address heavy-duty truck regulations, with activists like Omoyele Sowore advocating for restrictions in pedestrian-heavy zones, per thecityceleb.com. As both families mourn, the incidents underscore the urgent need for systemic change to prevent further loss of life on Nigeria’s roads.
