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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being wounded in a suicide bombing, AFP reported, citing local media, citing local media.
A 40-year-old man was arrested after the attack and weapons were recovered from his possession, according to a report by local channel National Broadcaster NH.
According to reports, the former prime minister was present at the ceremony held in connection with the Upper House elections on Sunday.
An eyewitness told NHK that a man approached her from behind while Shinzo Abe was speaking.
It was like a firecracker and he stood up, but the other sound was very loud and at the same time people saw sparks and smoke rising.
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A source from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party told GG News that Shinzo Abe, 67, was bleeding from his neck when he was seen falling.
NEHK and Kyodo say Abe was taken to hospital. He was shot in the back with a shotgun, the Japanese government said in a statement, adding that a task force had been set up to investigate the incident.
We will talk to the media about the incident soon. Shinzo Abe has been Japan's longest-serving prime minister.
He has been a staunch supporter of economic reform. He first became prime]]P minister in 2006 at the age of 52.
His tenure was tumultuous. In which several scandals came to light after which he abruptly resigned.
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