Police have confirmed the tragic shooting deaths of prominent Kisoro businessman Africano Nteziyaremye and his wife, Peace Kyompeire, as investigations continue to establish who was behind the attack and what motivated the killing.
The couple were reportedly shot dead at around 11 p.m. on October 17, 2026, in Zindiro Cell, Kamonyi Ward, Kisoro Municipality. According to the available account, they were returning home from their wholesale shop when the gunmen attacked them.
The incident has shocked residents, with questions emerging about how the attackers carried out the shooting and whether the couple had been targeted before the fatal encounter. However, police have not yet established the motive behind the attack.
Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime confirmed that officers had responded to the incident and that investigations were underway to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Detectives visited the scene to gather evidence, while a police canine unit was also deployed to assist with the examination. Investigators are expected to use the findings from the scene to help piece together the events leading to the couple’s deaths.
By Sunday morning, October 18, police had reportedly not arrested anyone in connection with the killings. The identities of the suspected gunmen and the circumstances surrounding their escape remained unclear.
Police have appealed to members of the public who may have witnessed the shooting or noticed suspicious activity in the area to share information with the nearest police station. Investigators believe information from the community could help them identify and locate those responsible.
As the investigation continues, the deaths of Nteziyaremye and Kyompeire have left unanswered questions for their relatives and the wider Kisoro community. Police have yet to disclose a confirmed motive, and further details are expected as investigators pursue leads in the case.
