Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Queen Mercy Atang, has thrown her support behind her colleague, Phyna, following her sister, Ruth Otabor's death.

Recall that Ruth Otabor was hit by one of Dangote's trucks recently in Auchi , Edo State, which left her in a terrible state, and in the hospital, fighting for her life.

Unfortunately, on Sunday, 31st of August, the news of Ruth's death was first made public by the president of Auchi Polytechnic Students Union via his Instagram story. He shared a photo of her alongside a RIP and crying emojis.

Queen Mercy Atang, via her Instagram page, noted how she is lost for the right words to say to comfort Phyna, however, her heart and prayers are with her and her family.

Praying for God's peace over her, she added that brighter days would find her way back to her.

She wrote:
"Dear Phyna, I can't find the perfect words to ease your pain, but my heart and prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace surround you in this difficult time, and may brighter days find their way back to you.

#justiceforruth."
The Nigerian Voice reported that following the tragic death of Phyna's sister, the former reality star has deactivated her social media pages, as she is in a period of mourning.