News of the assassination of former Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe has spread like wildfire causing uproar and condemnation around the world.
The former Japanese premier was addressing a crowd during a campaign rally when a gunman waiting in the background fired two shots at him.
Shinzo Abe was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead moments later.
Video below shows moment Shinzo Abe was assassinated in broad daylight.
The suspect apprehended immediately after the incident has been placed under police custody even as authorities in Japan investigate the real masterminds behind the attack.
Japan is considered one of the safest countries with little to no gun related incidences.
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This makes today’s high profile assassination an isolated incident.
Leaders around the world have condemned the incident and also offered their condolences to the people of Japan.
US president Joe Biden sent out a message describing Abe as a champion of friendship between the US and Japan.
African leaders led by Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta also sent out their messages of condolence.
