A 53-year-old farmer, Addo Wayo, was on Wednesday, found dead under a bridge at Awuteykope in the North Tongu District, sparking concern among residents and family members over the circumstances surrounding his death.

The deceased, believed to have been on his way to the farm at the time of the incident, was discovered by passers-by and some family members.

Mr Geoffrey Madugu, a cousin of the deceased, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the body was later retrieved and conveyed to a private hospital morgue at Asiekuma by some family members and residents after police failed to promptly respond to the scene.

He expressed disappointment at what he described as a lack of urgency on the part of the police.

“The family expected the police to work judiciously, but they told us they did not have a working vehicle to attend to the scene,” he said.

Residents also raised concerns about the delays, calling for improved police logistics to enhance emergency response in rural communities.

The Police are yet to issue any formal information regarding the cause of death or the preliminary details surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile,  the GNA was unable to reach the assembly member and the police.