Sambiyev is either a Syrian or Turkish citizen. He is known to special services as White Arab.
"Akhmed Sambiyev, successor of Arab Abu-Kuteib eliminated on July 1, commanded a group of militants, made explosive devices and taught members of illegal military units to use them. He contacted foreign terrorist centers," RIA Novosti's interlocutor said.
According to him, the warlord who was sheltering in former Ingush capital Nazran put up armed resistance during the detention and was eliminated. Three FSB officers were wounded during the operation. Sambiyev's wife and two kids did not suffer. White Arab's driver was detained and put in prison," he reported.
According to operative information, Akhmed Sambiyev was a representative of Turkish extremist organizations in the North Caucasus.