An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was reported missing for several days has been confirmed dead following a hit-and-run accident in Saudi Arabia, officials reported.
The victim, Juljirri Aggong, had been missing for four days before authorities confirmed that he died after being struck by a vehicle on June 11 at 12:31 p.m. along King Salman Road Eastbound in Riyadh. The incident occurred at a non-designated pedestrian crossing, according to Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan.
The vehicle involved has already been identified, including its license plate number and driver. Legal efforts are underway to obtain CCTV footage to support the investigation. A lawyer assigned by OWWA in Riyadh is currently handling the case to seek justice for Aggong.
Family Seeks Justice
Aggong’s cousin, Mhaie Aggong, appealed for justice, saying,
“We are not asking for much — just justice. This cannot just become another forgotten story.”
He added that failing to act could set a dangerous precedent for other Filipino workers in the region.
Aggong, originally from Jolo, Sulu, was the eldest of his siblings and had only been working in Riyadh for six months as an office and facility cleaner. His motivation to work abroad was to support his family back home.
As per Islamic customs, his family has decided he will be laid to rest in Riyadh.
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