Residents in Kisoro District are living in fear following the fatal shooting of a businessman and his wife by unknown assailants as they returned home from work.
The deceased, identified as Ntenziyaremye Africano and his wife, Kyompeire Peace, were reportedly shot at around 11pm on Saturday in Zindiro Cell, Kamonyi Ward, Kisoro Municipality.
The couple was returning from their wholesale shop in Kisoro Municipality when they were attacked by assailants armed with a firearm.
The incident has raised concerns among residents, who are calling on security agencies to intensify investigations and establish the motive behind the killings.
Some residents have expressed concern over the security situation in the border district, attributing the challenges partly to the movement of people from different backgrounds across the borders.
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Imiika John, the LC1 chairperson of Zindiro Village, said the killing was particularly worrying because Africano had reportedly survived a similar attack last year, during which assailants allegedly fled with money.
Imiika said the businessman was known for returning home late at night after work, adding that the village hosts immigrants from different areas, a situation he said raises security concerns.
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Kisoro Municipality Member of Parliament Sam Byibesho said the area was experiencing heightened insecurity, calling on security agencies to remain vigilant and strengthen efforts to protect residents.
Byibesho noted that Kisoro’s location along the borders of two neighbouring countries presents security challenges that require coordinated efforts by security agencies.
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The Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Kisoro, Dan Ndikumwami, urged members of the public to remain vigilant and share information about suspicious activities or unfamiliar individuals with security agencies.
Ndikumwami said community cooperation was important in helping security personnel prevent crime and identify those responsible for criminal acts.
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The Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, Nelson Tumushime, said no arrests had been made by the time of reporting, adding that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Police are continuing efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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