“After thoroughly reviewing the incident, we decided to start from scratch and review our security system,” Itaru Nakamura said.
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Account time. The head of the national police in Japan, Itaru Nakamura, announced on Thursday August 25 that he had tendered his resignation after acknowledging failures in the protection of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, assassinated on July 8 during an election rally. . “We have decided to reorganize our team and start anew with regard to our security missions, and that is why I have offered my resignation”, said Itaru Nakamura at a press conference.
The announcement was made during a press conference detailing the findings of the investigation into the loopholes in the former prime minister’s protection. “After thoroughly reviewing the incident, we have decided to start from scratch and review our security system,” added Itaru Nakamura.
Shinzo Abe died of his injuries after being targeted by gunfire on July 8, during an election rally in the city of Nara. The suspect, arrested at the scene, accused the former leader of his supposed links with the Unification Church, a religious group also nicknamed “Moon sect”. The local police had recognized flaws “undeniable” in the safety of the former ruler.