No suspect has been arrested inconnection with the killing of Kisoro businessman Africano Nteziyaremye and his wife, Peace Kyompeire.The couple was shot dead on Saturday night, October 17, 2026, at around 11:00PM at the gate of their home in Zindiro Village, Kamonyi Ward, Northern Division, Kisoro Municipality.
According to local residents, the couple was returning home from work in a double-cabin pickup truck after closing their wholesale shop located opposite the Baby Coaches office along the road leading to Kisoro Mosque. The assailants, who were travelling on a motorcycle, opened fire on the couple’s vehicle as they approached the gate of their home. Nteziyaremye and Kyompeire died at the scene.
Police officers rushed to the scene shortly after the shooting, cordoned off the area and deployed a canine unit to help track down the suspected gunmen.On Sunday morning, police officers led by Kisoro District Police Commander Cosmus Edatu addressed mourners who had gathered at the deceased couple’s home. At around 11:00AM, officers withdrew from the cordoned-off area, allowing residents and other mourners access to the home.
Later, Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Nelson Tumushime issued a statement confirming that no arrests had been made in connection with the double murder.Tumushime said investigations were ongoing and that security agencies were working to apprehend the suspects.
He appealed to members of the public with information that could help identify or trace the suspected gunmen to share it with the police and other relevant authorities.
The killings come amid a history of violent attacks targeting members of the business community in Kisoro District.
Last week, suspected gunmen reportedly attacked Bweza Lodge in Rushaga, Rubuguri Town Council, in what was believed to be an attempted robbery targeting tourists. However, their mission was reportedly foiled after guards on duty at neighbouring Dorotia Lodge opened fire, forcing the assailants to flee.
In April 2025, a shop attendant identified as Kenneth Mucunguzi was shot and robbed of 23 million shillings in Muramba Sub-county. In March 2023, a watchman was injured during an attempted robbery at the home of a businessman near the Bunagana border town.
In October 2022, an Indian businessman, Patel Kuntaj, was shot dead by a police officer identified as Eliod Gumizamu inside his hardware shop in Kisoro Municipality. Earlier, in September 2014, businessman Dominique Ngirabanzi was shot by gunmen while opening his shop at Kisoro New Market-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
