A Nigerian man has reportedly been shot dead by Malaysian police after allegedly attacking a police officer with a machete and severing his right hand during a violent confrontation in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, after police received a distress report about a man allegedly behaving aggressively at a residential apartment.
According to Malaysian authorities, a team of police officers, firefighters and Health Ministry personnel was dispatched to the location to manage the situation.
However, when the responding team attempted to approach the apartment, the suspect allegedly emerged wielding two machetes and launched an attack on the personnel.
A 26-year-old police lance corporal attached to the Mobile Patrol Vehicle unit of the Gombak District Police Headquarters suffered severe injuries, including the severing of his right wrist, as well as injuries to his head and other parts of his body.
Doctors Successfully Reattach Officer’s Hand
In a positive development, doctors at Kuala Lumpur Hospital reportedly succeeded in reattaching the injured officer’s severed right hand following emergency surgery.
The 26-year-old officer was said to be in stable condition after the operation, which was completed on Thursday morning.
Malaysian Prime Minister Condemns Attack
Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the attack, describing violence against law enforcement officers carrying out their official duties as unacceptable.
He called for firm action against criminal activities, irrespective of the nationality of those involved, stressing the need to protect personnel responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing the law.
Although Nigerian media reports have identified the deceased suspect as a Nigerian national, Malaysian police statements cited in the reports described him as a foreign national.
His full identity has not been independently established.
The incident has sparked renewed concerns about public safety, the protection of law enforcement personnel and the conduct of foreign nationals residing in Malaysia.
