'Whether it was a set-up, emergency response, or ability of individuals, we still have to find out. Overall, there was a problem and we will review it from every perspective.' 9News
The attacker, Tetsuya Yamagami, told investigators he acted because he believed rumours that Abe was connected to an organisation that he resents, police said.Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was giving a speech when he was shot on Friday and later died in hospital.
Nara prefectural police chief Tomoaki Onizuka said Abe's assassination was his "greatest regret" in a 27-year career. "I cannot deny there were problems with our security," Onizuka said. Some observers who watched videos of the attack noted a lack of attention in the open space behind Abe as he spoke.
A senior Japanese police commander has admitted there were possible flaws in the security operation to protect Shinzo Abe.
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