OFW found dead after reported missing for 4 days in Saudi Arabia

• OFW Juljirri Aggong, 30, was killed in a hit-and-run on King Salman Eastbound Road in Riyadh on June 11.
• The vehicle involved has been identified, including the plate number and the driver, according to OWWA
• OWWA is providing legal support in Riyadh and working to secure CCTV footage to aid the investigation
• Aggong’s family is calling for justice, warning that without action, more OFWs could fall victim to similar incidents

A Filipino overseas worker was found dead after being reported missing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The victim, 30-year-old Juljirri Aggong, died in a hit-and-run incident, according to a report by Jonathan Andal on "Saksi."

“Na-hit-and-run siya ng kotse. And that caused fatal injuries... 'Yung reported incident is June 11,” stated Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan.

The incident occurred at 12:31 p.m. along King Salman Eastbound Road. Authorities have already identified the vehicle involved, including its plate number and the driver.

OWWA has deployed a legal representative in Riyadh to monitor the case closely and is working to obtain CCTV footage of the incident.

Aggong’s family is crying out for accountability.

“Hustisya lang po. 'Yan lang po yung panawagan namin. Hindi po ito pwedeng maging kwento lang na walang hustisya,” said Mhaie Aggong, the victim’s cousin.

She added, “Marami pa po tayong mga kababayan doon. Pag hindi po ito inaksyunan lang sigurado may susunod pa.”

Described as kind and hardworking, Aggong went to Saudi Arabia to support his parents and siblings.

Originally from Jolo, Sulu, he was the eldest of his siblings and had only been working as an office cleaner in Riyadh for six months.

His family and loved ones now seek justice and hope authorities will act swiftly to prevent similar tragedies from happening to other Filipino migrant workers.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, ahttps://kami.com.ph/philippines/173828-teacher-patay-matapos-37-beses-na-pagsasaksakin-ng-kanyang-mister-sa-loob-mismo-ng-faculty-room/ in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh