TOKYO — The head of Japan's National Police Agency announced his resignation on Thursday (Aug 25) after an investigation confirmed 'shortcomings' in the security plans for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
TOKYO — The head of Japan's National Police Agency announced his resignation on Thursday after an investigation confirmed"shortcomings" in the security plans for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
"The root of this problem lies in the limitations of the current system, which has been in place for years, in which local police bear sole responsibility for providing security." Abe's suspected killer was detained at the scene and is believed to have targeted the politician because he thought he was linked to the Unification Church.
But the police report found officials at the scene did not immediately realise the sound made by the first shot was caused by a gun,"leading to delays in their coming to his defence". The report also said the National Police Agency will now become more involved in organising security for individuals, and will collect and share intelligence with local police.
Yamagami's mother is reported to have made large donations to the Unification Church, which her son blamed for the family's financial difficulties.
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