By John Ikani
Nigeria’s Delta State has honoured a man who was hailed a “hero” for risking his life by driving a burning fuel tanker away from a densely populated suburban area.
Ejiro Otarigho sped off in the burning tanker to safety before onlookers dragged him away from the ball of fire.
The Delta State Government has given him a cheque of N2million ($4,800; £3,900), a plaque and a letter of commendation “for his display of heroism”.
He was also praised for “his bravery and heroism in averting a major disaster that could have resulted in the death of many in the area”.
Today, the Delta State government, presented a letter of commendation, an award plaque, and a cheque of Two Million Naira, to Mr. Ejiro Otarigho, a tanker driver, for his display of heroism as he drove a burning tanker away to a safe place in Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA. pic.twitter.com/Q9yr7YiSAr
— Delta State Government (@DSGovernment) June 16, 2022
