Japanese PM Fumio Kishida blamed inadequate police security for the death of Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office on July 14, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday blamed inadequate police protection for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot while giving an outdoor campaign speech.
Officials at the National Public Safety Commission and National Police Agency are investigating what went wrong and will come up with measures, Kishida said. Kishida also announced plans to hold a state funeral for Abe later this year, noting his contributions at home and in boosting Japan’s security alliance with the United States.Shinzo Abe Rewrote Japan’s Place in the World. And Remained a Power Broker Until the Very End
A suspect was arrested immediately after Abe was shot on Friday and is being held for questioning. Police and media reports say he told investigators that a rumored link between Abe and a religious group the suspect hated was the reason he killed the former prime minister.
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