The Concentrations of organophosphorus pesticide residues (dichlorvos, diazinon, chlorpyrifos, and fenitro-thion) were determine in some vegetables (spinach, lettuce, cabbage, tomato and onion) and soil samples from different depths within Alau Dam and Gongulong agricultural areas in Borno State, Nigeria. Samples collection and preparation were carried out using standard procedures. The concentrations of all the pesticides in the vegetables and soil samples were determined using GC/MS SHIMADZU (GC-17A) equipped with electron capture detector (ECD). The highest concentra-tions of diclorvos, diazinon, chlorpiryfos and fenithrothion in the Alau Dam and Gongulong agricultural areas were ob-served in the leaf of tomato, while the lowest concentrations were observed in the root of spinach. The concentrations of all the pesticides in the soil samples were observed to be higher at a depth of 21-30cm, while the lowest concentrations were observed at a depth of 0-10cm. The concentrations of all the organophosphorus pesticides in the vegetables and soil samples from the two agricultural areas were observed to be at alarming levels, much higher than the maximum residue limits (MRLs) and acceptable daily intake values (ADIs) set for vegetables and soil by the Cordex 2009 (WHO and FAO). The occurrence of pesticides in the vegetables and soil samples is a major threat to human that depends on these vegetables as food. Hence, the need for continuous monitoring is recommended so as to regulate the used of this pesticide in the study areas.
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