Adilgerei Magomedtagirov
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Adilgerei Magomedtagirov (born November 1, 1956 in Gonada, Gunibsky District
; died June 5, 2009 in Makhachkala
) was a Russian politician and general, who served as the Interior Minister
of Dagestan
, a Russian Republic
.
Magomedtagirov was a leader in the campaign against Islamic extremists in Dagestan
, often using the slogan, "Take no prisoners."
in Makhachkala
, the capital city of Dagestan. Magomedtagirov was shot by a sniper
as he stepped outside the wedding to talk to his brother and a co-worker. He died almost instantly from his wounds. Three other people, including the father of the groom, were wounded in the attack on Magomedtagirov.
Gunibsky District
Gunibsky District is an administrative and a municipal district , one of forty-one in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The area of the district is . Its administrative center is the rural locality of Gunib...
; died June 5, 2009 in Makhachkala
Makhachkala
-Twin towns/sister cities:Makhachkala is twinned with: Sfax, Tunisia Siping, China Spokane, United States Vladikavkaz, Russia Yalova, Turkey Ndola, Zambia-See also:*...
) was a Russian politician and general, who served as the Interior Minister
Interior minister
An interior ministry is a government ministry typically responsible for policing, national security, and immigration matters. The ministry is often headed by a minister of the interior or minister of home affairs...
of Dagestan
Dagestan
The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and the largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea...
, a Russian Republic
Russian Republic
The Russian Republic was a short-lived political entity occupying the territory of the former Russian Empire during the 1917 struggle for power that ended with the October Revolution and the establishment the Soviet regime...
.
Magomedtagirov was a leader in the campaign against Islamic extremists in Dagestan
Dagestan
The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and the largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea...
, often using the slogan, "Take no prisoners."
Assassination
Magomedtagirov was shot dead on June 5, 2009, while attending a wedding at a restaurantRestaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
in Makhachkala
Makhachkala
-Twin towns/sister cities:Makhachkala is twinned with: Sfax, Tunisia Siping, China Spokane, United States Vladikavkaz, Russia Yalova, Turkey Ndola, Zambia-See also:*...
, the capital city of Dagestan. Magomedtagirov was shot by a sniper
Sniper
A sniper is a marksman who shoots targets from concealed positions or distances exceeding the capabilities of regular personnel. Snipers typically have specialized training and distinct high-precision rifles....
as he stepped outside the wedding to talk to his brother and a co-worker. He died almost instantly from his wounds. Three other people, including the father of the groom, were wounded in the attack on Magomedtagirov.