Some Nigerians have praised Ejiro Otarigho, a truck driver from Ughelli North Local Government Area in Delta State, for risking his life to avoid an explosion.
The driver was seen driving the truck among the big flame that threatened to burn the town’s homes and people in the footage, which has gone viral on the internet.
The driver avoided the tanker explosion by successfully moving the blazing vehicle to a safe location.
This garnered him praise, with many Nigerians hailing him as a hero for saving others’ lives.
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Magret Joseph wrote: “This truck driver Mr Ejior Otarigho deserves a National Honours for averting a National disaster that would have destroyed sources of lives and properties in Agbarho Town, Ughelli North LGA. See how the driver risks his life to divert the truck from town to a safe environment. I urge relevant authorities both National and state to act. Have spoken to Mr Ejiro, and he is safe and healthy.”
Drflezzy Emese wrote: “Please every Urhobo son and daughter should say a heartwarming thank you to Ejiro Otarigho averting what should have been a devastating Tanker Explosion in Agbarho Urhobo land. The selfless Hero of our generation, Thank you sir.”
ealyemisolade wrote: “GREATEST NIGERIAN….. he deserves every shade of HAPPINESS and BLESSINGS”
superwoman9ja wrote: “Wow this is heroic. Not all superman wear capes”
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zaddy.lu wrote: “Not all hero wear capes, some are truck drivers. Dem s’pose give am Hero beer like 10 crates”
queenekinosa wrote: “Wow May God continue to protect him and his family for this act IJN Amen”
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