A Nigerian man identified as Chibuzo has been shot dead by Malaysian police officers after allegedly attacking a police officer with two machetes and severing his right wrist during a violent confrontation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the Desa Aman Puri residential area of Kepong, following a distress call requesting police intervention over concerns about the man’s behaviour.
According to a report by AsiaOne, the police operation escalated into a violent confrontation when the suspect, who was described as allegedly unstable, attacked first responders with two traditional machetes, locally known as parangs, as they attempted to gain access to his apartment.
Selangor Police Chief, Shazeli Kahar, confirmed that a 26-year-old police officer attached to a mobile patrol unit sustained severe injuries during the attack, including the severing of his right wrist.
The officer also reportedly suffered deep cuts to his head and torso.
Photographs circulating on social media showed the injured officer seated inside an ambulance with heavy bandages around his severed wrist as emergency responders attended to him.
He was subsequently rushed to a 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 withdrew to safety.
Videos circulating on social media allegedly showed a man wielding two machetes and using them to damage police vehicles during the confrontation.
The situation reportedly escalated again between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. when police officers located the suspect at a nearby playground and attempted to arrest him.
However, according to Shazeli Kahar, the man became violent again and attacked the officers, prompting them to open fire several times.
The police said the officers discharged their firearms in self-defence and to subdue the suspect, who was allegedly posing an immediate threat to their lives.
The Nigerian man was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has condemned the attack on the police officers, describing violence against law enforcement personnel performing their official duties as unacceptable.
In a social media statement published around midnight on Thursday, Anwar warned that his government would not tolerate criminal activities or attacks against security personnel.
He maintained that firm action must be taken against anyone involved in criminal acts, irrespective of their identity, stressing that protecting law enforcement officers and upholding the rule of law remained essential to 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.
The Malaysian Prime Minister also wished the injured police officer a speedy recovery.
In a separate development, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Fadil Marsus, has urged police 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 situations that threaten their lives.
He warned that hesitation in responding to dangerous encounters could expose officers to unnecessary 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.
The statement has drawn attention to the Malaysian police leadership’s position on the use of firearms by officers confronted with violent threats.
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, disclosed that the officer sustained serious injuries to his right hand.
At the time of the initial report, Malaysian authorities had not officially confirmed the suspect’s identity or nationality, while details surrounding the circumstances of the attack and the injured officer’s condition remained unclear.
The latest developments have provided further details about the confrontation, the subsequent shooting of the Nigerian man, the condition of the injured officer and reactions from Malaysia’s political and police leadership.