The video of a noble act by a heroic petroleum tanker driver named Ejiro Otarigho became popular on social media. When hisย tankerย caught fire, he drove it away from a gas station and nearby homes.
Ejiro, who hails from Delta State, is currently the talk of all social media platforms after many people watched the video of the terrifying moments of him driving the burning tanker.
The video rapidly became viral on the internet, and people began sharing it on social media. He was dubbed a brave man by internet users for performing a noble act.
The incident happened in Agbarho Town, in Delta State’s Ughelli North Local Government Area.
According to the reports, the truck was carrying petrol before it caught fire due to an electric short circuit, and the heroic driver quickly started the engine and drove the truck from town to a safe environment.
Many of Urhobo’s sons and daughters are now petitioning the government to commemorate him with a national honor.
Watch the video below.