Two men, Denis Okot and Samuel Olwa, were detained in Oyam district, Northern Uganda, following reports of selling dead chicken to the public. The arrests occurred Friday evening in Otwee B Village, Obamgangeo Parish, Acaba Sub-county. Authorities acted on information received regarding the unsanitary and potentially dangerous practice. Selling meat from deceased animals poses a significant public health risk. The suspects are currently in custody as investigations proceed. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about food safety standards in Acaba Sub-county and the wider Oyam district. The case was first reported by URN, The Independent Uganda’s partner news outlet.