Businessman Nteziyaremye, wife shot dead in Kisoro

Prominent Kisoro businessman Africano Nteziyaremye and his wife, Peace Kyompeire, were shot dead by gunmen at the gate of their home in Kisoro Municipality on Saturday night.

The couple was killed at around 11pm in Zindiro village, Northern Division. Residents said they were returning home in a double-cabin pickup truck after work at their wholesale shop, located opposite the Baby Coaches office along the road leading to Kisoro Mosque.

According to residents, assailants travelling on a motorcycle opened fire on the couple’s vehicle as it approached the gate. Both 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, officers led by Kisoro District Police Commander (DPC) Cosmus Edatu addressed mourners who had gathered at the couple’s home. At around 11am, police withdrew from the cordoned-off area, allowing residents and other mourners access to the home.

Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Nelson Tumushime later confirmed that no arrests had been made in connection with the killings. He said investigations were ongoing and security agencies were working to apprehend the suspects.

Tumushime appealed to members of the public with information that could help identify or trace the suspects to share it with police or other relevant authorities.

The killing comes 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. The attack was reportedly foiled after guards 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 Shs 23 million in Muramba sub-county.

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.

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