The suspected killers of the former Nizhny Novgorod deputy have been detained - video

      On April 8, 2026, at 17:55, Incidents: Three suspects in the murder of former deputy Minkail Saidov have been detained and taken into custody, reported the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Nizhny Novgorod region. The body of the 60-year-old man with gunshot wounds was found on March 26 in his cottage on Komsomolskaya Street in Shakhunya. The Investigative Committee showed footage from the crime scene. As clarified by the law enforcement agency, evidence of the detainees' involvement in Saidov's murder was obtained thanks to the meticulous work of investigators, as well as expert conclusions and witness testimonies. The investigation is ongoing.

      We remind you that Minkail Saidov's daughter-in-law linked his murder to the death of her husband in 2024. After a report on NTV, the head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, became interested in both of these crimes. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.