Police are investigating the shooting dead of a husband and wife by unidentified assailants in Kisoro Municipality on Saturday night.

The victims, identified as Nteziyaremye Africano and Kyompeire Peace, were reportedly attacked at about 11pm on October 17 as they returned from their wholesale shop in Kisoro Municipality.

The incident occurred in Zindiro Cell, Kamonyi Ward, Kisoro Municipality, according to Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson Nelson Tumushime.

In a statement issued on Sunday, October 18, Tumushime said preliminary information indicated that the assailants were armed with a firearm.

Detectives and a police canine unit visited the scene to collect evidence that could help identify and track down the attackers.

No arrests had been made by Sunday, but police said investigations and efforts to apprehend the suspects were ongoing.

Police have appealed to members of the public with information that could aid the investigation to report to the nearest police station.

The motive for the shooting had not been established by press time.