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Nigerian Man Shot Dead By Malaysian Police After Cutting Officer’s Wrist With Machete

ANigerian man identified as Chibuzo has been shot dead by Malaysian police officers after allegedly attacking a police officer with a machete and severing his right wrist during a violent confrontation in Kuala Lumpur.Nigerian news analysis

The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the Desa Aman Puri residential area of Kepong, after authorities received a call requesting police assistance over concerns about the man’s behaviour.

According to a report by AsiaOne, the police intervention escalated into a violent confrontation when the man, who was described as allegedly unstable, attacked first responders with two traditional machetes, locally known as ‘parangs’, as they attempted to enter his apartment.

Selangor Police Chief, Shazeli Kahar, said a 26-year-old male police officer attached to a mobile patrol unit suffered the severing of his right wrist during the attack.

The officer also sustained deep cuts to his head and torso.

Photographs circulating on social media showed the injured officer sitting inside an ambulance, with heavy bandages around his severed wrist as emergency responders attended to him.

He was subsequently taken to hospital, where doctors reportedly performed surgery in an attempt to reattach his severed hand. He is said to be in stable condition.

Following the attack, the Nigerian man reportedly fled the residential apartment after police officers and other first responders retreated to safety.

Videos circulating on social media showed a man wielding two machetes and using them to damage police vehicles during the confrontation.

The situation escalated again between 7:30pm and 8pm when police officers located the suspect at a nearby playground and attempted to arrest him.

However, according to the Selangor police chief, the man became violent again and attacked the officers, prompting the to open fire several times.

The police reportedly said the officers discharged their weapons in self-defence and in an attempt to subdue the suspect.

The man was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the attack on the police officers, describing violence against law enforcement personnel carrying out their official duties as unacceptable.

In a social media post made around midnight on Thursday, Anwar warned that the government would not tolerate criminal activities or attacks against security personnel.

He stressed that firm action must be taken against anyone involved in criminal acts, regardless of their identity, to uphold the rule of law and protect officers responsible for maintaining public safety.

“Firm action must be taken against any criminal acts regardless of who the perpetrator is in order to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety of law enforcement officers on duty,” Anwar said.

He also wished the injured police officer a speedy recovery.

Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Fadil Marsus has urged officers not to hesitate to draw and discharge their service firearms when confronted with dangerous situations.

Speaking during an operational address shared online on Thursday, Fadil said officers must be prepared to defend themselves when faced with violent resistance or threats to their lives.

He warned that hesitation in responding to dangerous situations could expose officers to greater risks.

“You must always be ready. You must know how to draw your weapons — ready, draw, fire. If there is any resistance, shoot. When in doubt, shoot. If there is concern or threat, shoot. Do not wait,” Fadil stressed.

SaharaReporters had earlier reported that a man identified in media reports as a Nigerian national attacked a Malaysian police officer with two machetes during a security operation at an apartment in Kepong.

The earlier report, which cited the Sarawak Tribune, said the officer sustained serious injuries to his right hand.

At the time, Malaysian authorities had not officially confirmed the suspect’s identity or nationality, while details about the circumstances of the attack and the officer’s condition remained unclear.