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

A Nigerian man identified only as Chibuzo has reportedly been shot dead by Malaysian police after allegedly attacking an officer with a machete and severing his wrist during an attempted arrest.

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 wielding a machete and attacking police officers at the scene. One officer reportedly sustained 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 hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition and undergoing surgery in an attempt to reattach his severed hand.

Kahar explained that officers had initially received a report from a member of the public about a man who was allegedly behaving aggressively and appeared to be experiencing mental health difficulties.

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

According to the police chief, the man attacked officers with a machete when they attempted to arrest him, prompting the police to open fire.

The suspect reportedly died from the shooting, although further details about the circumstances of his death were not provided in the available report.

The incident has drawn attention to the safety of police personnel and the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter. Further details about the deceased’s identity, family and immigration status have yet to be provided.