Concerned residents of Oyo town want relevant agencies saddled with the responsibility of providing food security to ensure that local food processors comply with hygienic standards.

The residents who spoke with Radio Nigeria, particularly those who patronize the cassava processing depot for their food items, expressed reservations over the safety of gaari produced in some areas of the town.

According to them, the gaari processors usually allow free-ranging animals such as goats and cows within their premises to feed on their frying trays.

Reacting, Director, Environmental Health Services in Atiba local government area, Alhaja Adefunke Amzat frowned at the attitude, saying it portends grave dangers for human health.

Alhaja Amzat who warned the cassava processors to desist from unhealthy acts capable of inducing animal transmitted diseases maintained that environmental health officers have the capacity to deal with the situation, though they are few in number.

Kayode Oguntona.