A Nigerian man living in Malaysia, identified simply as Chibuzo, has reportedly been shot dead by police after allegedly attacking an officer with a machete and severing his wrist during an attempted arrest.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, Malaysia.
A viral video circulating on social media showed the suspect attacking police officers with a machete. During the confrontation, one of the officers reportedly sustained a severe injury after his right wrist was severed while attempting to defend himself.
Malaysia’s Police Chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, confirmed that the injured officer was immediately taken to the hospital, where he is receiving treatment and undergoing surgery in an attempt to reattach his severed hand.
According to the police chief, the officers opened fire on Chibuzo after he allegedly attacked them with the machete while they attempted to arrest him.
He explained that the police had earlier received a complaint from a member of the public about a man who was reportedly exhibiting signs of mental instability and behaving aggressively.
Following the report, a joint team comprising police officers, personnel from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), and officials of the Ministry of Health (MOH) was dispatched to the location to manage the situation.
However, the intervention reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the officer’s serious injury and the suspect being shot dead.
