KL police chief warns officers against hesitation when facing armed threats

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus has warned frontline officers to be ready to draw their firearms and defend themselves against armed threats. This came after a machete attack that severed a policeman's wrist in Kepong. The police chief emphasized the importance of officers remaining alert, quickly assessing threats, and acting decisively to protect themselves while performing their duties.

Fadil expressed concern over a similar incident that occurred in Gombak, where a Gombak police officer had his wrist severed by a machete-wielding suspect. He urged police personnel to remain vigilant and, without hesitation, respond to dangerous situations and potential threats. The chief's advice came in a recorded message shared on the Kuala Lumpur police Facebook page.

The incident involved a 26-year-old Lance Corporal from the Gombak district police headquarters Mobile Patrol Vehicle unit, who was attacked with a machete in Kepong. The suspect was later apprehended and died after being taken to Selayang Hospital. The injured officer is currently in stable condition and is undergoing surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital to save his severed wrist.