A Nigerian national has been shot dead by Malaysian police after allegedly attacking law enforcement officers with two machetes and severing a police officer's right hand in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening after police received a complaint at about 4pm concerning a man behaving aggressively at a residential apartment.

Selangor Police Chief, Commissioner Shazeli Kahar, said police officers, firefighters and Health Ministry personnel were dispatched to the property to manage the situation.

However, when the apartment door was opened, the suspect allegedly charged at the responding personnel with two machetes, severely injuring a 26-year-old police lance corporal and causing minor injuries to some other emergency responders.

The injured officer, who sustained additional wounds to his head and body, was initially reported to be in stable condition while undergoing surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

The suspect reportedly fled the scene but was later located near a playground at about 8pm. He allegedly attempted to attack the officers again when they moved to arrest him, prompting them to open fire in self-defence.

Shazeli said the suspect sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the attack, describing violence against security personnel carrying out their duties as unacceptable.

He called for firm action against criminal activities, irrespective of the perpetrators, to protect law enforcement officers and uphold the rule of law.

In a subsequent development, doctors successfully reattached the injured officer's right hand following an emergency operation at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, according to local media reports.

The incident has attracted attention in Malaysia, with authorities continuing to address concerns surrounding attacks on security and emergency personnel.