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A Nigerian man identified as Chibuzo has been shot dead by Malaysian police after allegedly attacking an officer with a machete and severing his right wrist during an attempted arrest in Kuala Lumpur.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, according to local authorities. The confrontation reportedly erupted when police officers attempted to apprehend the Nigerian man.
A video circulating on social media showed the suspect wielding a machete and attacking police personnel. One officer reportedly suffered a severe injury, losing his right wrist while attempting to defend himself against the attack.
Malaysia’s Police Chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, confirmed the incident, explaining that officers opened fire after the suspect allegedly attacked them with the machete during the arrest operation.
Kahar said the injured officer was immediately taken to a hospital, where he is receiving medical attention and undergoing surgery in an attempt to reattach his severed hand. The officer’s condition was not further disclosed in the available report.
The police chief explained that authorities had received a complaint from a member of the public about a man who was allegedly behaving aggressively and appeared to be in an unstable mental state. Following the report, a response team was deployed to the property.
The team comprised police officers, personnel from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and officials of the Health Ministry (MOH), who were sent to manage the situation and assist with the intervention.
However, the attempt to apprehend the suspect reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation, prompting officers to open fire and resulting in his death. Malaysian authorities have not provided further details about the deceased’s identity or any additional circumstances surrounding the incident.
