By Swift Reporter
Shock and grief have engulfed Kisoro Municipality following reports that businessman Africano Nteziyaremye and his wife were shot dead by unknown assailants as they arrived at their home in the early hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The couple were reportedly attacked shortly before midnight on Saturday at the gate of their residence in Zindiro Village, Northern Division, Kisoro Municipality, while returning home in their Toyota pickup truck.
Preliminary reports indicate that the assailants, who were allegedly travelling on a motorcycle, opened fire on the couple’s vehicle as they approached their home gate, killing them in the attack.
Nteziyaremye was a prominent businessman in Kisoro Municipality, where he operated a major business establishment along Mosque Road, opposite Baby Coach. He and his wife were reportedly returning home after leaving their business premises when the fatal incident occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, with the identities of the assailants and their motive yet to be established.
As of publication, police had not issued an official statement detailing the incident or providing information about any investigations or arrests in connection with the killings.
This shooting has raised fresh concerns about the safety of residents and businesspeople, particularly those returning home late at night. However, further details about the incident remain subject to official confirmation.
Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances under which the couple were attacked and identify those responsible.
The deaths of Nteziyaremye and his wife have left their family, friends and the wider business community mourning the loss of the couple.
May their souls rest in eternal peace.
