Key Takeaways
- On November 11 in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, a 26-year-old officer had his right wrist severed during a response to reports of an erratic man at a residential unit.
- The Nigerian suspect, known locally as “War” and reportedly struggling with drug addiction, attacked with two machetes, injuring several responders before fleeing — police later shot him in self-defense during arrest; he died at the hospital, while the officer had successful hand reattachment surgery and is stable.
- KL police chief urged officers to fire without hesitation on threats, and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the violence against enforcers.
On November 11 in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, a 26-year-old officer had his right wrist severed during a response to reports of an erratic man at a residential unit.
According to the summary of posts on X, police were called to Desa Aman Puri, Kepong, after residents reported an erratic man causing disturbance at a residential unit. What they met on arrival was not a man who could be talked down — it was a man armed with two machetes.
The Nigerian suspect, known locally as “War” and reportedly struggling with drug addiction, attacked with two machetes, injuring several responders before fleeing.
Witnesses say the suspect, known in the neighbourhood as “War,” launched a frenzied attack on the officers who arrived to calm the situation. He was carrying two machetes, swinging them wildly, and refusing to drop them despite repeated warnings.
In the chaos, a 26-year-old officer’s right wrist was severed in the attack. Other responders were also injured as they tried to restrain the suspect and protect residents.
The suspect then fled the scene, leaving behind injured officers and terrified residents.
Police later shot him in self-defense during arrest; he died at the hospital, while the officer had successful hand reattachment surgery and is stable.
After a manhunt, police tracked down the suspect and attempted to arrest him. According to police, he again resisted and threatened officers, forcing them to open fire in self-defense. He was shot, rushed to hospital, and later died from his injuries.
The injured officer, meanwhile, was rushed for emergency surgery. Doctors performed a successful hand reattachment surgery, and he is now reported to be stable — a small miracle after such a horrific injury.
KL police chief urged officers to fire without hesitation on threats, and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the violence against enforcers.
The incident has shaken Kuala Lumpur and led to a dramatic policy shift.
Nigerians in Malaysia are in big trouble after a Nigerian man brutally attacked a police officer who came to ‘check up on him…’ (graphic images on our telegram below) pic.twitter.com/b6LQrFGKAD
— True Crime Daniel (@truecrimedaniel) November 12, 2026
In a post shared on X by Irfan_newboys @Marchf…, the breaking news was announced:
“BREAKING — KUALA LUMPUR POLICE AUTHORIZED TO SHOOT TO KILL. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil ‘Blade’ Marsus has issued an order authorizing all Kuala Lumpur police officers and personnel to open fire and use firearms if they are threatened. This follows an incident in which a Kuala Lumpur police officer was slashed by an African national in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong.”
The KL police chief’s order is clear: officers should fire without hesitation on threats. It is a direct response to the Kepong attack, and a signal that police will no longer risk being maimed or killed while trying to subdue armed suspects with minimal force.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has also condemned the violence against enforcers, saying attacks on police and other enforcement officers are attacks on the state itself and will not be tolerated.
For Nigerians living in Malaysia, the incident has sparked painful conversations. Many say the actions of one man, reportedly struggling with drug addiction, will now be used to stereotype all Nigerians and Africans in the country. Others say the real issue is drug abuse, mental health, and the lack of support for migrants struggling abroad.
For the 26-year-old officer, the focus now is recovery. He went to work on November 11 expecting a routine shift. He left with a severed wrist, a reattached hand, and a story that has changed policing in Kuala Lumpur forever.
