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Prominent businessman, wife shot dead at their gate in Kisoro
“The Territorial Police in Kisoro District regrets to inform the general public of a double murder incident, which occurred on Saturday at around 11:30pm. It is alleged the couple was attacked and shot dead by yet to be identified assailants believed to be armed with a firearm,” Tumushime said.
Nelson Tumushime, the Kigezi regional police spokesperson, said the couple were shot dead by unknown assailants at their gate as they returned home from work in Kisoro town, where they operate a shop. (Courtesy photo)
By: Charles Etukuri, Journalist @New Vision
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Police have launched a manhunt for gunmen who shot dead two prominent businesspersons, Africano Nteziyareme, and his wife Peace Kyompeire on Saturday, October, 17, 2026, at Zindiro Cell within Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro District.
Nelson Tumushime, the Kigezi regional police spokesperson, said the couple were shot dead by unknown assailants at their gate as they returned home from work in Kisoro town, where they operate a shop.
“The Territorial Police in Kisoro District regrets to inform the general public of a double murder incident, which occurred on Saturday at around 11:30pm. It is alleged the couple was attacked and shot dead by yet to be identified assailants believed to be armed with a firearm,” Tumushime said.
He revealed that the tragic incident occurred as they returned from their wholesale shop in Kisoro Municipality.
“The scene was examined by a team of detectives and the canine unit for evidence gathering. No arrests have been made yet, but efforts to have the suspects arrested are under way. We appeal to anyone with information regarding this heinous murder to share it with the nearest Police Station,” Tumushime added.
The incident has left the local residents in shock and by press time, it was not yet clear what the motive of the attack was.
He revealed that the tragic incident occurred as they returned from their wholesale shop in Kisoro Municipality.
“The scene was examined by a team of detectives and the canine unit for evidence gathering. No arrests have been made yet, but efforts to have the suspects arrested are under way. We appeal to anyone with information regarding this heinous murder to share it with the nearest Police Station,” Tumushime added.
The incident has left the local residents in shock and by press time, it was not yet clear what the motive of the attack was.
Murder statistics
According to the 2025 annual crime report released early this year, police recorded 4,238 homicide cases in 2025, a slight decrease from 4,329 cases reported in 2024.
The victims included 3,397 adult males, 550 adult females, 173 male juveniles, and 148 female juveniles. Of these, 338 victims were killed through hacking, compared to 310 in 2024.
An analysis of data indicates that the motives behind these killings largely stemmed from land disputes, domestic violence, acts of mob justice, family misunderstandings, crimes of passion and business rivalries.
According to the 2025 annual crime report released early this year, police recorded 4,238 homicide cases in 2025, a slight decrease from 4,329 cases reported in 2024.
The victims included 3,397 adult males, 550 adult females, 173 male juveniles, and 148 female juveniles. Of these, 338 victims were killed through hacking, compared to 310 in 2024.
An analysis of data indicates that the motives behind these killings largely stemmed from land disputes, domestic violence, acts of mob justice, family misunderstandings, crimes of passion and business rivalries.