Kisoro Businessman and Wife Tragically Killed in Home Attack

Tragedy struck in Kisoro Municipality on Saturday night, October 17, 2026, when local businessman Africano Nteziyaremye and his wife, Peace Kyompeire, were fatally shot. The couple was attacked by unidentified gunmen as they returned home from their wholesale shop.

The incident occurred around 11 pm at the gate of their residence in Zindiro Cell, Kamonyi Ward. The assailants reportedly opened fire on the couple as they arrived in their Toyota pickup truck.

Police have launched a thorough investigation into the double killing. Kigezi regional police spokesperson Nelson Tumushime confirmed that detectives, alongside a canine unit, visited the scene to gather evidence. “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 stated.

Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime. Anyone with knowledge of the shooting is urged to report it to the nearest police station.

Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/379605/kisoro-businessman-and-wife-shot-dead-at-home