A Nigerian man has been shot dead by Malaysian police following a violent machete attack that severed a police officer’s right hand in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Desa Aman Puri, triggering a major security response.
The suspect, identified in social media reports as Chibuzo or Chibuzor, allegedly attacked police officers and emergency personnel with two machetes.
According to Malaysia’s national news agency, Bernama, police received a public complaint around 4pm.
The complaint concerned a man reportedly behaving aggressively at a residential property.
Police officers, firefighters and Ministry of Health personnel subsequently arrived to manage the situation.
However, the operation escalated into violence when the suspect attacked the responding team.
A 26-year-old police lance corporal attached to the Gombak District Police Headquarters suffered a severed right wrist.
He also sustained injuries to his head and other parts of his body.
Several firefighters and health personnel reportedly sustained minor injuries during the attack.
Suspect Shot Dead After Second Attack
Following the initial confrontation, the suspect reportedly fled the residential property.
Police later located him near a playground in the neighbourhood.
The confrontation reportedly occurred between 7.30pm and 8pm.
According to Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar, the suspect attacked officers again with a machete.
Police subsequently fired several shots during the attempt to apprehend him.
The suspect sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed towards a hospital.
However, he was pronounced dead while being transported for medical treatment.
Doctors Successfully Reattach Officer’s Hand
Meanwhile, the injured Malaysian police officer underwent emergency surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
Doctors successfully reattached his severed right hand.
According to Malaysian media reports, the operation was completed at approximately 8:40am on Thursday, November 12.
The 26-year-old officer was subsequently reported to be in stable condition.
The successful operation has provided hope for his recovery, although further medical treatment and rehabilitation may be necessary.
Police Investigate Suspect’s Background
Malaysian authorities have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
On Friday, November 13, Selangor Police Chief Shazeli Kahar disclosed additional information about the suspect’s condition.
He said investigators believed the suspect might have had a mental disorder.
The information reportedly originated from a complaint lodged by someone acquainted with him.
Police are also investigating the circumstances that preceded the violent confrontation.
Authorities have reportedly recorded statements from more than 20 witnesses.
These include neighbours, residents and people acquainted with the suspect.
The police chief said investigators were gathering additional information about the suspect’s background.
Incident Sparks Reactions
Videos showing the confrontation have circulated widely across social media platforms.
The footage reportedly captures police vehicles, emergency responders and the machete-wielding suspect.
Other clips show the injured officer being attended to by emergency personnel.
The incident has attracted considerable attention because of its sudden escalation.
What began as a welfare intervention reportedly developed into a deadly confrontation.
The successful reattachment of the officer’s hand has also drawn attention to the medical response.
Malaysian authorities have yet to publicly establish all the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s actions.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Editorial Note:
Malaysian police reports identify the suspect as a foreign national.
The name Chibuzo/Chibuzor and his Nigerian nationality could not be independently confirmed by This Dawn News as established facts.
