A truck driver who was identified as Mr Ejiro Otarigho has celebrated by the Agbarho town, Ughelli North LGA, Delta state community for his act of bravery.
Mr Ejiro who just got married in February this year decided to risk his life By driving the tanker which was fully loaded with diesel and was already on fire.
To avoid too many casualties, he put his life at risk by driving the truck with the fire from the main town down to the outskirts of Agbarho river side. This event took place yesterday evening at about 7pm
The community said Mr Ejiro Otarigho deserves a national honours for averting national deserter that would have destroyed sources of livelihood, lost of lives and properties. They urge relevant authorities of both national and state to act.
Our sources has confirmed that Mr Ejiro is safe and sound and with his family.