Nigerian Man Reportedly Shot Dead by Malaysian Police After Machete Attack on Officer

A Nigerian man identified simply as Chibuzo has reportedly been shot dead by police in Malaysia after allegedly attacking an officer with a machete and severing his wrist.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, according to local authorities.

A video circulating on social media showed a man attacking police officers with a machete. One of the officers reportedly suffered a severe injury to his right wrist while attempting to defend himself.

Malaysia’s Police Chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, said the injured officer was rushed to the hospital, where he remained in stable condition and was undergoing surgery in an attempt to reattach his severed hand.

According to Kahar, the officers opened fire after the suspect allegedly attacked them with the machete as they attempted to arrest him.

The police chief explained that authorities had earlier received a report from a member of the public about a man allegedly experiencing mental instability and behaving aggressively.

Following the report, a team comprising police officers, personnel from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and officials of the Health Ministry (MOH) was deployed to the property to manage the situation.

The police chief’s account indicated that the shooting occurred during the attempted arrest after the suspect allegedly attacked the officers.