By Asaye Bankole
A Nigerian man has been shot dead by police in Malaysia after allegedly attacking a police officer with two machetes and severing his right hand during a violent incident in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong.
The incident reportedly occurred around 7pm on Wednesday when the suspect emerged from a residential apartment and attacked police officers, firefighters and Health Ministry personnel who had responded to a complaint about his aggressive behaviour.
Selangor Police Chief, Commissioner Shazeli Kahar, said the suspect attacked the responding officers with two machetes, seriously injuring a 26-year-old police lance corporal.
According to him, the suspect fled after the attack but was later located near a playground close to the apartment.
He allegedly attempted to attack the officers again when they moved to arrest him, prompting them to open fire in self-defence.
The suspect was subsequently rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The injured police officer reportedly suffered the amputation of his right hand, alongside injuries to his head and body.
However, subsequent reports indicated that doctors successfully reattached the severed hand following surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the attack, describing violence against security personnel as unacceptable.
He called for firm action against those responsible for attacks on law enforcement officers.
Police said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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