{
  "id": 19663255,
  "title": "Nigerian shot dead in Malaysia after chopping off cop’s hand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nigerian-shot-dead-in-malaysia-after-chopping-off-cops-hand",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T14:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerian-shot-dead-in-malaysia-after-chopping-off-cops-hand/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Nigerian man was fatally shot by Malaysian police after allegedly severing a police officer's right hand with a machete during an attack in Kepong, near Kuala Lumpur. The suspect, armed with two machetes, entered a residential apartment around 7pm local time on Wednesday and began attacking police officers, firefighters, and health ministry personnel. The 26-year-old lance corporal police officer suffered the amputation and was taken to the hospital for surgery. The police chief stated that the suspect was shot after attempting to attack the officers again. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the violence against enforcement personnel, emphasizing the need for strict action against such acts.",
  "summary": "A Nigerian man has been shot dead by police in Malaysia after allegedly hacking off the right hand of a police officer during an attack in the Desa Amanpuri area of Kepong. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-shot-dead-in-malaysia-after-chopping-off-cops-hand/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian man fatally shot by Malaysian police",
    "Suspect severed police officer's hand with machete",
    "Attack occurred in Kepong, near Kuala Lumpur"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}