Nigerian man shot dead by Malaysian police after machete attack on officer
Malaysian police shot and killed a Nigerian man identified as Chibuzo in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong on Wednesday, November 11, after he allegedly attacked officers with a machete, severing one officer's right wrist. A viral video circulated showing the violent confrontation.
According to Malaysia's Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar, police responded to a public report about a man in an unstable mental state behaving aggressively. A multi-agency team including police, fire and rescue personnel (JBPM), and health ministry (MOH) officials deployed to the residential property. When officers attempted to arrest Chibuzo, he allegedly attacked them with a machete, forcing personnel to open fire.
The injured officer was rushed to hospital and is in stable condition, undergoing surgery to reattach the severed hand. Police have not released further details on Chibuzo's background or immigration status in Malaysia. The incident highlights risks faced by Nigerians abroad and raises questions about mental health crisis response protocols. Malaysian authorities are investigating the shooting.