Police have launched investigations into the fatal shooting of businessman Africano Nteziyaremye and his wife, Peace Kyompeire, by unidentified gunmen who attacked them as they arrived at their home in Kisoro Municipality.
A Kisoro businessman, Africano Nteziyaremye, and his wife, Peace Kyompeire, have been shot dead by unidentified gunmen as they arrived at their home from work.
The couple was attacked at about 11pm on Saturday night, October 17, 2026, at the gate of their home in Zindiro Cell, Kamonyi Ward, Kisoro Municipality.
The two were reportedly travelling in their Toyota pickup after their routine running a wholesale shop in Kisoro Municipality when the assailants opened fire on them.
Kigezi regional police spokesperson Nelson Tumushime said police had launched investigations into the double killing to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible.
Tumushime said detectives, accompanied by a canine unit, visited the scene and examined it for evidence that could help investigators trace the suspects.
“No arrests have been made as of October 18. As police, we are pursuing leads to establish the identity and whereabouts of the suspects,” Tumushime said.
Police have appealed to members of the public who may have information about the shooting to report it to the nearest police station to assist with the investigations.