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Brave man who drove burning tanker rewarded

Embu County Commissioner Abdullahi Galgalo rewards driver James Mugo on Friday. [Joseph Muchiri, Standard]

A brave driver who risked his life to move a burning fuel-tanker from a petrol station in Embu County’s Rwika market has been rewarded for his heroic act.

James Mugo, 50, on Friday received Sh10,000 from County Commissioner Abdullahi Galgalo as an appreciation for his courageous act that prevented a potential fire disater.

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