Prison Inspector assassianted in Nalchik

A senior prison inspector has been shot dead in Kabardino-Balkaria, it has emerged.

The attack took place in the city of Nalchik on Sunday. Penetenitary Inspector Albert Altuyev died in a hail of bullets at around 6.30pm while driving his vehicle on Akkayev Street.

It is understood that Altuyev died at the scene. Separatist rebels are suspected.