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Malaysia police shoot Nigerian dead

A team of Malaysian police officers have shot dead a Nigerian man after he allegedly hacked off a cop’s right hand during an attack at an apartment in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong. Read More: https://punchng.com/malaysia-police-shoot-nigerian-dead/

Malaysia police shoot Nigerian dead

In Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, Malaysian police officers fatally shot a Nigerian man on Wednesday evening. The suspect, who had just attacked a police officer, allegedly severed the officer's right hand with a machete. The assailant, identified as Chika Wisdom Osondu, was reportedly seen near a playground close to the apartment shortly after the attack.

The police fired several shots in self-defense after the suspect attempted to attack officers again. The 26-year-old victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, where he was undergoing surgery for his injuries.

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