A Nigerian man living in Malaysia, identified simply as Chibuzo, has been shot dead by police after he attacked officers with machetes, severing the right wrist of a 26-year-old lance corporal.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at a residential property in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, Selangor, ValidViewNetwork reports .
THE ATTACK
According to Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar, police received a report from a member of the public at about 4 p.m. about a man who was allegedly in an unstable mental state and behaving aggressively.
Following the report, a team comprising police officers, personnel from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, and officials from the Health Ministry was deployed to the scene to manage the situation .
When the door to the residential unit was opened at about 7 p.m., the suspect charged out armed with two machetes and attacked the officers, firefighters, and Health Ministry staff at the entrance.
A 26-year-old Lance Corporal from the Gombak District Police Headquarters’ Mobile Patrol Vehicle unit suffered a severed right wrist, along with injuries to his head and body.
Several firefighters and MOH personnel also sustained minor injuries .
THE SHOOTING
The suspect fled the scene but was located near a playground not far from the apartment between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
When police moved in to apprehend him, the suspect allegedly attacked them again with a machete, prompting officers to fire several shots in self-defence .
The suspect was wounded and police attempted to rush him to hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival at Selayang Hospital .
THE INJURED OFFICER
The injured lance corporal was initially taken to Selayang Hospital before being transferred to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for surgery to reattach his severed right hand.
He was reported to be in stable condition .
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail visited the officer on Thursday to assess his condition and convey their support .
THE PRIME MINISTER’S REACTION
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim condemned the assault, expressing concern over the incident and wishing the injured officer a speedy recovery.
He said any form of violence or criminal activity, particularly attacks against enforcement personnel carrying out their responsibilities to protect the public, must not be tolerated.
He called for decisive action against criminal offences, regardless of who was responsible, stressing the need to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety of enforcement personnel.
THE POLICE CHIEF’S ORDER
Following the incident, Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus issued a stern directive to frontline officers. “Take out your weapon, ready, cock (the gun), shoot if there are any obstacles. If there is doubt, shoot. If you are worried, shoot; if there is a threat, shoot. Don’t wait,” he said in an audio message .
THE CONTEXT
The incident has raised questions about mental health response protocols in Malaysia, as the initial call to police was about a man in an unstable mental state.
The suspect’s nationality was confirmed by multiple Malaysian media outlets as Nigerian, though police have not formally released his identity .
The attack has also drawn attention to the Nigerian diaspora in Malaysia, which includes a significant population of students, professionals, and businesspeople.
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This is a tragedy with no winners. A young police officer lost his hand and nearly his life. A Nigerian man lost his life.
And a community in Kepong is left to grapple with the violence that unfolded on their doorstep.
The circumstances that led Chibuzo to arm himself with two machetes and charge at police remain unclear. The mental health call that prompted the police response suggests a crisis that escalated beyond anyone’s control.
For the Nigerian community in Malaysia, the incident is a painful reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by migrants, particularly those struggling with mental health challenges far from home.
For Malaysian authorities, it is a test of how they handle such crises—and whether the “shoot if in doubt” directive becomes a permanent feature of policing.
The officer is recovering. The suspect is dead. And the questions remain unanswered. ValidViewNetwork reports.