A police officer has reportedly sustained serious injuries after a man identified as a Nigerian national allegedly attacked him with two machetes during a security operation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 8:30pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at an apartment in Kepong, an area within Kuala Lumpur.
According to reports, the suspect allegedly confronted the officer with two machetes during the security operation, leaving him with serious injuries to his right hand.
A video circulating on social media appears to capture the moment a man believed to be the suspect attacked another man believed to be the police officer.
Reports have identified the alleged attacker as a Nigerian citizen, although Malaysian authorities have yet to officially confirm his identity or nationality.
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The circumstances that led to the confrontation remain unclear, as authorities have not released further details about the operation or what triggered the attack.
There has also been no official update on the condition of the injured officer.
Further information is expected from Malaysian authorities as investigations into the incident continue.
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